Parks_Topic Contact_Gov Dodge
- Email: Governor Dodge State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-608-935-2315
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.
Website: Governor Dodge State Park
County: Iowa
4175 Hwy 23 N
Dodgeville, WI 53533
United States
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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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Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting create an enjoyable experience for all.
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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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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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Join a park ranger for a hike on the scenic Pine Cliff Trail, which has steep stretches and challenging terrain.
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Join the park naturalist to learn some campfire-building basics and safety tips.
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Join DNR Wildlife Biologist Travis Anderson to view his collections of pelts in an interactive, educational program about some of Wisconsin’s many mammals.
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Do you know your local snake species? Stop by the front of the park office to hear from the park naturalist about the snakes of Wisconsin.
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Stop by the Twin Valley Beach to learn all about the life of the lake. Come prepared to wade in the water if you wish or stay on dry land.
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Join the park naturalist for an adventure in birding on the Uplands Trail. Birders of all experience levels are welcome to join in on this 2.5-mile hike with rolling hills.