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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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    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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    Pelts & Pals

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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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    Lakeview Trail Interpretive Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a guided hike on the Lakeview Trail, a 1 1/4-mile trail with a few hills.

  • 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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    Know Your Trees

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    Join the park naturalist for a relaxed walk to learn some basic tree ID tips.

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    Nature Station: Wisconsin Symbols

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    Why is Wisconsin known as the Badger State? Stop by the front of the park office to hear from the naturalist about some of Wisconsin’s state symbols and how they relate to Governor Dodge State Park.

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    Bats Bouncing Back

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    Bats are amazing animals that make up more than 20% of the world's mammal diversity! Join Jennifer Redell, conservation biologist with the Wisconsin DNR's bat program, for an engaging presentation about the park's bats. Hear about how local…

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