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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

  • Event

    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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    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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    Flag Day Bike Parade

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    Kid’s - We’re celebrating flag day today so decorate your bikes, strollers, and wagons for a parade through both loops of the campground. Pets and parents are allowed in the parade too. At walking speed it will take 30-45 minutes to walk/bike around…

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    Bumble Bees & Other Pollinators

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    Join Wisconsin DNR Bumble Bee Brigade Ambassadors and Wisconsin Master Naturalists Dennis and Diane Reynolds to learn about bumble bees and other pollinators in Wisconsin.

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    Bats Bouncing Back

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    Join Caroline Frantz, Wisconsin Bat Ambassador, for an engaging presentation about your local bats.

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    Kid's Learn To Fish

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    It’s Free Fun Weekend, which means you don't need a fishing license to fish! Meet the Friends of Buckhorn at the North Shelter for lunch and fishing at the accessible pier.

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    Timber Trail Hike

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    Join us on the Timber Trail. The trail has a fairly flat and level surface. This 1.3-mile looped trail goes through woods and barrens areas.

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    Glacial Lake And Whispering Pines Hike

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    Join us on the Glacial Lake and Whispering Pines Trails for a fun hike.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    Island Kayak Adventure

    -

    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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