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Blue Mound State Park

Blue Mound State Park

Description

Perched atop the highest point in southern Wisconsin, Blue Mound State Park offers spectacular views and unique geological features. A swimming pool is available in during summer. Over 20 miles of scenic hiking, off-road biking, and cross-country ski trails, as well as a family campground, access to the Military Ridge State Trail with bike-in campsites, and a rustic cabin for people with disabilities make Blue Mound a popular destination year-round.

Location

 Directions

  43.024449, -89.840755

County: Dane

  • Event

    Bees, Butterflies And Blooms Hike

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    Join Park Naturalist Joe for a hike out to the park’s prairies to look for these busy bees and other pollinators hard at work.

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    Music on the Mound - Old Oaks Music

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    Old Oaks Music ranges from 12-string renditions of classic tunes to melodious folk-jazz rhythm.

  • Event

    Bees, Butterflies And Blooms Hike

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    Join Park Naturalist Joe for a hike out to the park’s prairies to look for these busy bees and other pollinators hard at work.

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    Bumble Bees and Pollinators Program

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    If you are a fan of flowers and fruit, then you will love to learn about these bees. Drop-in to the Friends Shelter from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet Master Naturalist Ellen Orlowski and learn about these (and other) indispensable invertebrates. Meet inside the…

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    Music on the Mound - Dusty Road

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    Dusty Road is a Madison-based acoustic duo playing American, folk and rock.

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    OutWiGo! Prairie Promenade Hike

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    Join Park Naturalist Joe for a quick-paced hike connecting all of the park’s prairies.

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    Music on the Mound - Norman's Point

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    Norman's Point will feature blues rock/country covers and originals.

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    OutWiGo! Nature Stations

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    Come take a break at the Friends Shelter and interact with our hands-on nature displays.

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    Fossil Find Drop in Program

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    Drop in at the Nature Center to discover some of the wonders of the ancient world.

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    Music on the Mound - Common Cord

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    Common Chord will feature four-part harmonies, toe-tapping swingy numbers, folk and bluegrass, bluesy tunes, acoustic rock/pop songs and more.

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