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Governor Dodge State Park

Governor Dodge State Park

Description

Governor Dodge State Park is one of the state's largest parks, with 5,350 acres of steep hills, bluffs, and deep valleys plus two lakes and a waterfall. Located in Wisconsin's scenic driftless area, Governor Dodge offers camping, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, biking, hunting, fishing, off-road biking, cross-country skiing and horseback riding opportunities.

Location

 Directions

  43.020672, -90.141985

County: Iowa

  • Event

    Music In The Park: Old Grey Cats

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    Please join us for Music in the Park featuring Old Grey Cats, a Wisconsin-based bluegrass and folk group.

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    Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents

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    Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting create an enjoyable experience for all.

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    Park Trivia

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    Answer a trivia question and earn a prize!

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    Uplands Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a guided hike on the Uplands Trail.

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    Nature Station: Fossils

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    Stop by the table in front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the fossils of the Driftless region.

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join the naturalist to check out what’s blooming on the Uplands Trail.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Join UW Space Place astronomers Max Kroft and Loren Robinson for a rain-or-shine presentation on astronomy, recent astronomical news and a weather-dependent star party.

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    The Archaeology Of Governor Dodge State Park

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    Join Archaeologists Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt and Danielle Benden of Driftless Pathways to learn about the Indigenous people who lived across this landscape for more than 10,000 years.

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    Lakeview Trail Interpretive Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a guided hike on the Lakeview Trail. This is a 1.25-mile trail with a few hills. Come dressed for the weather, prepared with sun protection, insect repellent and water.

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    Beginner Birding

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    Did you know that many bats depend on Wisconsin caves and mines for hibernation? Stop by the front of the park office to learn about Wisconsin’s bats and the equipment biologists use to count them.

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