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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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    Starlight Hikes on Paradise Springs Nature Trail

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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!

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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 on Stute Springs Nature Trail

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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!

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    Nature Journal Club

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    Join us for a pressure-free journaling club focused on improving your observation skills and appreciation for nature.

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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

    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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