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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Guided Hike to Brady’s Rock
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Hike to the historic Brady Homestead to see the amazing rock formations and learn more about the glacial history of the Kettle Moraines.
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Guided hike through Paradise Springs
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Meet our naturalist at the Paradise Springs trailhead at 2 p.m. to learn more about the rich history of the springs and the animals who inhabit it.
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More Mushrooms!
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Join us at the Rice Lake Nature Trail near our Whitewater campground to learn more about the mushrooms of the Kettle Moraine.
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Incredible Journey Drop-in Program
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Stop by Ottawa Lake to learn about the amazing journey of a water droplet and make a bracelet too!
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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Stop by the Gotten Cabin to learn more about the pioneers and the Gotten family.
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Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!
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Stop by Paradise Springs Nature Trail to learn about the tadpole lifecycle and catch some frogs too!
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Snakes On The Trail Guided Hike
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Hike on the Stony Ridge Trail with our naturalist and learn more about herpetology and native Wisconsin snakes!
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S’mores Stories
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Join us for a campfire and s’mores, and hear Native American legends from Natural Resource Educator Delaney Hudson.