Some of the best photos of our state are from common scenes happening on roads in towns across Wisconsin. These gorgeous rural scenes, while pedestrian, are so amazing if you stop to look at them. Here are 16 photos that show just how beautiful rural Wisconsin is.

  1. Storm clouds make this farm scene extra dramatic.

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  1. Great shot of cows hanging out in front of a barn in Marathon.

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  1. Love this shot of cows walking in a line in Sauk.

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  1. Spectacular shot of cows under a beautiful sky in Eau Claire County.

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  1. Doesn’t this barn look beautiful contrasted with that awesome blue sky?

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  1. Big, beautiful red barn in an unknown part of Wisconsin.

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  1. The red barn pops in the white snow in Arnott.

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  1. This Gays Mills sunset makes a pretty scene look even more spectacular.

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  1. These horses are enjoying themselves in Washington.

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  1. Who doesn’t love fresh strawberries, like these in Oostburg?

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  1. When sunflowers emerge in Wisconsin, it is transformative.

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  1. This Montfort windmill looks super-imposing.

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  1. Even distressed, non-functional cars can look beautiful in the right light.

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  1. Looks like these fields go on for as far as the eye can see.

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  1. The “American Gothic” gets a remake in Beloit.

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  1. Don’t these bales of hay look great?

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Keep those awesome rural (and city!) photos coming on the Only in Wisconsin Facebook page!

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Wxmom/Flickr

Eli Duke/Flickr

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David Berkowitz/Flickr

Joshua Mayer/Flickr

Jerry Huddleston/Flickr

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