Photo gallery: Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine can burst with colors

One advantage of getting up high to view the Kettle Moraine colors is that otherwise invisible geological features, such as drumlins, become apparent. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Tribune

Sept. 14, 2015 10:41 AM PT

Colors and fascinating geological formations adorn Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest, courtesy of the glaciers.

Parnell Tower rises up from the Kettle Moraine State Forest for an outstanding view not just of changing colors but also geological formations left behind by glaciers. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

Fall color changes generally come later as you move south, but some regions still vary. It’s best to watch Travel Wisconsin’s Fall Color Report for peak colors. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

While the colors change, birds head south. Sandhill cranes are common in open fields along the trails and Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

Holy Hill, site of The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, is a kame, formed by deposits when the glaciers melted more than10,000 years ago. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

The Ice Age Trail traverses Kettle Moraine, but not only within the state forest. Here a segment passes over Holy Hill. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

The view of fall colors stretches to the horizon from the steeple at Holy Hill. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive follows the length of Kettle Moraine. (Kevin Revolinski / Chicago Tribune)

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Photo gallery: Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine can burst with colors

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