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.
Location
County: Waukesha
Parks_Topic Contact_Kettle Moraine South
Forest Headquarters
S91W39091 State Rd 59
Eagle, WI 53119
United States
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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Stop in to experience the lives of an 1850s family of German immigrants.
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Hike to Brady’s Rock
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Take a two-mile round trip hike to see limestone outcroppings that are part of the Niagara Escarpment.
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Frogs, Tadpoles and Toads, Oh My!
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Drop in and learn about the life cycle of frogs and toads while finding live examples.
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Hiking for beginners
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Come out to the Scuppernong Hiking Trails and join one of our rangers on a 2.5-mile guided hike.
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The Great Ice Age
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Visit the Ottawa Lake Beach Shelter to learn more about the last Ice Age, which shaped the Kettle Moraine.
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Hike to Big Hill
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Hike through the remains of the Stute Family Homestead to the top of Big Hill for a big view of the area.
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Frogs, Tadpoles and Toads, Oh My!
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Drop in and learn about the life cycle of frogs and toads while finding live examples.