Governor Dodge State Park

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.

Contact

Website: Governor Dodge State Park

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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    Park Trivia

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    Stop by the front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to test your knowledge of the park. Answer a trivia question and earn a prize!

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join the naturalist to check out what’s blooming on the Uplands Trail. This will be a short hike with rolling hills.

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    Learn About Insects And Ticks

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    Come meet our insect friends and learn about the blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, and the diseases that they transmit to humans. Engage in a number of fun games and activities and learn how to fight the bite!

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    Nature Station: Bats

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    Did you know that nearly half of all Little Brown Bats in the U.S. depend on Wisconsin caves and mines for hibernation?

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    Yoga In The Park

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    Ease into your morning with a peaceful, nature-inspired yoga with meditation session led by Nancy Anderson from Exhale Fitness and Nutrition in Dodgeville.

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    Hike With The Rangers

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    Join our park rangers for a prairie hike on the Uplands Trail.

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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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    Nature Station: Trees

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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 many trees of southern Wisconsin and tips to identify them.

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    Scavenger Hunt

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    Stop by the park office any time after 9 a.m. to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. Return your completed sheet to the park office for a prize!

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