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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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    First Day Hike

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    Kick off the new year with our annual First Day Hike.

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    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Winter Greenery Display Class

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    Enjoy this spectacular season by making a unique greenery display using fresh seasonal cuttings from the park.

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    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Winter Greenery Swag Class

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    Enjoy this spectacular season by making a unique greenery display using fresh seasonal cuttings from the park.

  • Event

    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

  • Event

    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

    -

    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

  • Event

    Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Knee-High Naturalist: Turkey Tales

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    Bring your 3 to 5-year-old and learn all about turkeys.

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