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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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    Island Kayak Adventure

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    Join us for a paddle down the canoe interpretive trail out to the day use island and back. This is a 3-mile round trip paddle with a half-mile each way of open water out to the day use island. A flush toilet is available at the park office and pit…

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    Universe In The Park

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    UW-Madison Astronomers will be at the north shelter for a 30-40 minute program about the night sky. A telescope will be put up to observe the stars after.

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    Evening Campfire Story Time

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    Settle in at the amphitheater for an evening of stories by the campfire with local librarian, Cortney.

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    Kid's Bike Ride

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    Join the Friends of Buckhorn for a kid friendly bike ride at Buckhorn State Park. Bring your bike and helmet and meet at the shower building to ride out in the park.

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    Universe In The Park

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    UW-Madison Astronomers will be at the north shelter for a 30-40 minute program about the night sky. A telescope will be put up to observe the stars after.

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    Foraging for Food and Medicine

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    Join Tina Nebergall, a community herbalist and forager, for a plant walk to introduce you to the local plants around us that can be used for food and medicine.

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    Smokey Bear Birthday

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    We’re celebrating Smokey Bear’s 81st Birthday with a party at the beach.

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    Evening Campfire Story Time

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    Settle in at the amphitheater for an evening of stories by the campfire with local librarian, Cortney.

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    Native Fish Of Castle Rock Lake

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    Drop in at the beach between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to learn about native fish habitat, diet and behavior.

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    Turkey Hollow Hike

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    Join us on the Partridge Trail. The trail has a fairly flat and level surface, with some curves and slight hills.

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