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Governor Nelson State Park

Governor Nelson State Park

Description

Located on 10,000-acre Lake Mendota, reecreation and nature mingle within sight of the State Capitol. Governor Nelson is a day use park offering a sand beach, boat launch, fish cleaning facility, picnic areas and playground equipment, prairie restorations, and over 8 miles of trails. Native American effigy mounds can be seen on the Woodland Trail.

  • Event

    Fall Candlelight Hike

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    The 1.5-mile Woodland Trail at Governor Nelson State Park will be lit with hundreds of glowing luminaries for a crisp, fall evening hike.

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