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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Description

More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, almost to the city of Whitewater. The forest headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.

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    Candlelight Hike & Ski

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    Join us for a magical evening of Candlelit recreation: Forest & trails glowing with 450 candle luminaries.

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    Winter Snowshoe Tracking

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    Join us for a series of tracking adventures! Learn how to track in our forest- in dirt or snow, the creatures go! Warm clothing/boots are highly recommended. Limited snowshoes are available for use if there is plenty of snow. There is no fee, and…

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    Starlight Hikes

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    Join us for a series of short hikes to stargaze in our forest! The thin, cold air is the best for seeing the stars dancing above- and photographing them! Most smartphone cameras can capture images of the cosmos when the settings are adjusted. Warm…

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    Starlight Hikes

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    Join us for a series of short hikes to stargaze in our forest! The thin, cold air is the best for seeing the stars dancing above- and photographing them! Most smartphone cameras can capture images of the cosmos when the settings are adjusted. Warm…

  • Event

    Starlight Hikes

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    Join us for a series of short hikes to stargaze in our forest! The thin, cold air is the best for seeing the stars dancing above- and photographing them! Most smartphone cameras can capture images of the cosmos when the settings are adjusted. Warm…

  • Event

    Winter Snowshoe Tracking

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    Join us for a series of tracking adventures! Learn how to track in our forest- in dirt or snow, the creatures go! Warm clothing/boots are highly recommended. Limited snowshoes are available for use if there is plenty of snow. There is no fee, and…

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    Wreath Making

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    Learn to make a festive wreath using natural materials while enjoying the warmth of the fireplace.

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    Fall Night Hike

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    Come and join us for a hike on the Ice Age Trail-Eagle Segment and see the forest in a new light!

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    Gotten Cabin Open House

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    The late 1850’s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…

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    Fall Night Hike

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    Come and join us for a hike on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail and see the forest in a new light!

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