Parks_Topic Contact_Rock Island
- Email: Rock Island State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-920-854-2500
Rock Island State Park
Description
This primitive island off the tip of the Door County Peninsula and northeast of Washington Island in Lake Michigan offers hiking trails, the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin and 2000 feet of beach. Vehicles are not allowed on the 912-acre island, making for an experience unlike any other Wisconsin state park. Stone buildings, built by a wealthy inventor and his family, house exhibits. The ferry to the island runs Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day.
Location
County: Door
Parks_Topic Contact_Rock Island
1924 Indian Pt. Rd.
Washington Island, WI 54246
United States
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Knot Tying 101
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Learn the basics of knot tying and discover how these handy skills can help around the campsite and during outdoor adventures. Drop in outside the Boathouse to practice your knots and create a fun take-home craft!
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Campfire Connections: Fire Safety & Skills
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Head down to the fire pit near the Boathouse for a community campfire! Learn the basics of fire safety and how to build a safe and responsible fire.
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Serpent Studies
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What kinds of snakes call Rock Island home? Drop in at the boathouse to hear from the naturalist about each of the species you can find within the park!
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Leave No Trace: UnNature Trail
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Join the Naturalist for a unique "UnNature" Hike where not everything is as it seems!
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Nature Journaling
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Take some time to relax and get creative as we craft our own nature journals! Meet the Naturalist under the pagoda to learn how to create a deeper connection to the world around you through journaling.
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Dusky Departure: Bats!
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Rock Island is home to many bats. Join the Naturalist at the Pagoda to learn about and observe them as they depart from their homes for their nightly feasts!
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Leaf & Learn: Plant Discovery Hike
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Meet the naturalist at the Algonquin Nature Trail trailhead to discover some of Rock Island's plants! The hike will be less than1 mile and is located on steady terrain. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.
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Wildlife Wonders: The American White Pelican
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Drop in at the Boathouse to discover the fascinating world of the American White Pelican. One of North America's most impressive birds!
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Leaf and Learn: Plant Discovery Hike
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Meet the naturalist at the Algonquin Nature Trail trailhead to discover some of Rock Island's plants! The hike will be less than1 mile and is located on steady terrain. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.