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Harrington Beach State Park

Harrington Beach State Park

Description

Harrington Beach State Park has more than a mile of beach along Lake Michigan. This 715-acre park also features a white cedar and hardwood swamp, old field grasslands with restored wetland ponds and a scenic limestone quarry lake. Camp, sunbathe, picnic, hike, bird watch, fish or practice astronomy. An observatory is open to the public for monthly viewings.

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    Geocaching 101

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    Learn about this modern treasure hunt and explore the park in a new way!

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    Discovering Prairies

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    Hike the Bob O Link Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau. This easy one-mile walk travels through an open prairie where we will observe wildflowers and prairie plants. Park in the Puckett's Pond parking area and meet Karen at the Bobolink Loop…

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    Window To The Universe

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    Learn about the universe you call home!

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    Window To The Universe

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    Learn about the universe you call home!

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    Tree ID Hike

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    Join the Park Ranger for a hike through the park to learn about Wisconsin trees and how to identify them from the bark, leaves and fruit.

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    Walk, Talk, and Dance Like a Sandhill Crane

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    Join Christine Lilek and become a Sandhill Crane for a day! Learn all about these birds that call Wisconsin home for the warmer half of a year. Great for all ages and dress for the weather. Meet at Pucketts Pond Picnic Shelter, park admission is…

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    Pearls & Perils of the Great Lakes

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    Join Master Naturalist Tom Bartenstein and Nature Advocate Sue Bartenstein to explore the past, present, and future importance of the Great Lakes.

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    Window To The Universe

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    Learn about the universe you call home!

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    Learn To Land Navigate!

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    Join John Emerson to navigate and explore your way across the landscape using tools from past and present. A great introduction to compass and GPS use! Ideal for adults and families with middle school children or older. Meet at Pucketts Pond Picnic…

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    Window To The Universe

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    Learn about the universe you call home!

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