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Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Description

Once designated to be a jet fighter base, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is fittingly named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Poplar, WI native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. The air base was abandoned three days before concrete was to be poured for a 12,500-foot runway. Local citizens had the foresight to protect this open space for future generations.

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    Shakespeare In The Park: Love's Labour's Lost

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    The Summit Players present their 2025 season: Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost.

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    Concert In The Park: Ryan Meisel's Spiritual Currents

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    Native American Style Flute & World Sound Explorations: Music and storytelling in a relaxed setting create an enjoyable experience for all.

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    Birdbath Mosaic Craft

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    Enjoy a creative morning at the park with the ancient art of mosaic making.

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    Sunrise With The Sandhills

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    Meet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the sunrise and the sandhill cranes.

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    Animal Encounter & Feeding

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    Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close.

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    BNA Adopt A Highway

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    Make a difference while enjoying a social evening helping to keep the park’s roadside clean.

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    Knee High Naturalist: Busy Bees

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    Meet at Shelter 1 with your 3- to 5-year-old and learn all about native bees, which do important work.

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    Animal Encounter & Feeding

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    Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close! Learn about each animals’ unique feeding habits and watch them in action! Meet at the Visitor Center.

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    Bubbles, Breezes & Pebbles

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    Drop in to enjoy the spring weather by flying a kite, dancing with a bubble wand and/or painting friendship rocks! Kites can be checked out for 30 minutes or purchased for $10.

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    BNA Adopt A Highway

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    Make a difference while enjoying a social evening helping keeping the park’s roadside clean! Long pants are recommended. Meet in the Visitor Center Parking Lot.

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