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Buckhorn State Park

Buckhorn State Park

Description

Buckhorn State Park is a paradise for water enthusiasts, hunters, hikers, campers and nature lovers. The park and two adjacent state wildlife areas cover more than 8,000-acres on a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River and along the connecting Yellow River. Family and group campsites, unique cart-in camping, a cabin for people with disabilities, canoe trail and an accessible fishing pier, are all available at Buckhorn State Park.

Location

 Directions

  43.931099, -89.998756

County: Juneau

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    Fall Fest

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    Join the Friends of Buckhorn to celebrate fall at the park.

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    Fall Hike in the Pines

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    Enjoy a guided fall hike through the pines on the Whispering Pines Trail and the Glacial Lake Trail. Learn about the history and ecology of the forest in this section of the park.

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    What's living in the fish pond?

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    Meet at the shelter by the Kids' Fishing Pond to learn more about the amazing aquatic invertebrates that can be found in the pond.

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    Buck Fest

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    Concertgoers can expect four hours of music on Friday, September 25 from 6-10 p.m. and a full ten hours the next day from noon to 10 p.m.

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    Mushroom ID Hike

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    Come on a fungi hike through the park led by Maurissa Dorn, a Foray Leader from the Wisconsin Mycological Society.

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    Buck Fest

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    Concertgoers can expect four hours of music on Friday, September 25 from 6-10 p.m. and a full ten hours the next day from noon to 10 p.m.

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    Central Sands Nature Trail Hike & Scavenger Hunt

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    Join us for a hike on the Central Sands Nature Trail Loop, that will include an optional all-ages scavenger hunt about the forest life you can find along the trail.

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    Savanna Trail Color Hike: More than leaves

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    Enjoy a color hike along the Savanna Trail, where we will search for amazing colors on more than just the tree leaves!

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    Fishing with the Park Ranger

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    Meet at the kids fishing pond along the Turtle trail. The Park Ranger will provide free fishing gear and casting lessons. Fishing poles, tackle, and nightcrawlers will be provided. All fishing will be catch and release. Valid fishing license is…

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    National Beach and Toasted Marshmallow Day

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    Bring your sand buckets and shovels to the beach this afternoon and make your best sand castle to be judged at 2:30 p.m. During or after, stop at the day use fire ring for smores to celebrate national toasted marshmallow day.

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