Welcome herbalforager! Unfortunately, Wisconsin is quite a long bike ride from Idaho.
As for nature, usually what weather you get hits us first, so I can always give you an heads up.
I literally live next to the tracks for the Amtrak train, which heads your way. Maybe we can schedule a camping trip next to the train tracks somewhere in Wiscinsin. If you bring the cheese, I'll bring the potatoes.
As for talk, you'll find lots of good Godly people here to chat to. I would like to give you a list of ones to avoid, but my name should probably be on top.