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Roche-A-Cri State Park

Roche-A-Cri State Park

Description

Roche-A-Cri State Park, established in 1948, protects a 300-foot-high rock outcropping and Native American petroglyphs and pictographs. The name "Roche-A-Cri" comes from French words meaning "crevice in the rock." The park has 41 rustic campsites and five miles of hiking trails within a forest of large oaks and pines. Carter Creek in the park offers fishing opportunities.

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    Roche-A-Cri Fall Fest

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    Join the Friends of Roche-A-Cri to celebrate fall at the park.

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    Work & Play Day

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    Help us clean up Roche-A-Cri State Park!

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    First Day Hike

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    Join us at the winter lot for a 1.5-mile guided hike through the prairie and across the creek to the petroglyphs.

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    Fall Fest

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    The Roche-A-Cri Fall Fest features ​​​​​​​games, nature programs, and horse drawn hay rides around the park road.

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    Roche-A-Cri BINGO

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    ​​​​​​​Meet at the picnic shelter before going on a hike along a segment of the Acorn Trail while playing Roche-A-Cri Bingo.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Explore the wonders of the night sky at your favorite state park.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Join UW Madison astronomers at Roche-A-Cri State Park for a slide show and information about the night sky.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Join UW Madison astronomers at Roche-A-Cri State Park for a slide show and information about the night sky.

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    Wisconsin Archeology Society 120th Celebration Event

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    ​​​​​​​Cynthia Stiles will discuss the pre-Euro American contact and historic rock art at the park and then there will be an opportunity for kids and adults to draw their own rock art on paper.

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    Bird Adaptations

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    ​​​​​​​Drop in at the park office picnic area to learn about bird adaptations and make origami cranes.

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