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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit

Description

The Kettle Moraine Northern Unit is comprised of about 30,000 acres stretching 30 miles across Sheboygan, Fond du Lac and Washington Counties. The forest is managed for multiple use, including recreation management, sustainable forest products, water quality and soil protection, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, native biological diversity and aesthetics.

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    Spring Symphony Night Hike

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    Nature awakens from its long winter slumber with a symphony of sound. Journey through the darkening spring woods to locate the members of the spring choir. This hike is most appropriate for adults and children over the age of 6 years. A Wisconsin…

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    Trail Trekkers

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    Join us for a brisk 3.1-mile hike along New Fane Purple Loop. Make sure to wear good footwear and bring drinking water and insect repellant. A Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker is required.

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    Trail Trekkers

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    Join us for a brisk 3.1-mile hike along New Fane Purple Loop. Make sure to wear good footwear and bring drinking water and insect repellant. A Wisconsin State Park vehicle admission sticker is required.

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    Searching for Early Migrants Exploring Nature Program

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    It’s spring! Let’s head outside to search for the birds that returned to enjoy early spring in Wisconsin. This program is best for people over 8 years old. A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required.

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    Exploring Nature Program: In Pursuit of Spring

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    Snow may cover the ground, but spring shows signs of returning. Come dressed for the weather and ready to explore the woods and fields for spring’s early arrivals.

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    Full Moon Walk

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    Traverse the two-mile trail around Mauthe Lake under the light of a full moon.

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    Exploring Nature Program: Tracking Wildlife On Snowshoes

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    By looking at tracks, we can figure out what animal passed through the area. Master some of the tricks of tracking animals in winter and figure out the stories of their snowy adventures as we travel by snowshoe.

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    Winter Star Gazing

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    Look through a telescope or binoculars to bring into focus the wonders of the night sky. With the help of night sky observers from the Northern Cross Science Foundation, discover distant planets, dumbbell nebulas, globular clusters and so much more.

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    Candlelight Ski and Hike

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    Join us for an evening of cross-country skiing or hiking by candlelight in the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. New to skiing? No worries, the trail is perfect for beginnings with no steep hills or sharp turns.

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    Full Moon Walk

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    Traverse the two-mile trail around Mauthe Lake under the light of a full moon.

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