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Whitefish Dunes State Park

Whitefish Dunes State Park

Description

Whitefish Dunes State Park protects the fragile dune environment on the eastern Door County Peninsula. Stroll along Lake Michigan, watch waterfowl at Clark Lake, use the boardwalk to discover the wetlands or relax on one of the many trails throughout the forested sand dunes and beech forest. The park's nature center features year-round programs, exhibits and displays on ecology, geology and human history. Whitefish Dunes is a day-use park, there is no camping.

Location

 Directions

  44.92795, -87.185189

County: Door

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    Winter Candlelight Hike & Ski

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    Experience Whitefish Dunes like you never have before! This family-friendly event features a short, candlelit hiking loop around the picnic shelter.

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    First Day Hike

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    Join us for our First Day Hike event on Jan. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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    Winter Solstice Hike

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    Join us for a sunset hike along the beach to reflect on the past year and ring in the new one!

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    Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party & Candlelight Hike

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    Come celebrate Smokey Bear's 80th birthday with us. We'll be hosting a 1-mile candlelight hike along Lake Michigan to show Smokey some love. Keep the festivities going at the Picnic Shelter with a campfire, s'mores, and an appearance from Smokey…

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    Universe In The Park

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    Universe in the Park includes a rain-or-shine presentation on astronomy, including recent astronomical news, and a weather-dependent star party, where visitors can view available astronomical objects through a telescope.

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    Alien Invaders - Invasive Species Awareness Day

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    Drop by to learn about the aquatic invasive species of Lake Michigan, interact with live specimens and find out how to prevent their spread.

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    Great Lakes, Small Streams Exhibit

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    From May 20 through June 20, the Friends of Whitefish Dunes are hosting a traveling exhibit through the Wisconsin Historical Society at the Park Nature Center.

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    Work Play Earth Day

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    Join us in celebrating Earth Day by cleaning up the park and helping us prep for the summer season!

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    Candlelight Ski And Hike

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    Join us for our annual Friends Candlelight Hike & Ski event and see the Park like you’ve never seen it before!

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    First Day Hike

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    Join us for our annual Friends Candlelight Hike & Ski event and see the Park like you’ve never seen it before! Warming fires, s’mores and hot drinks will be available at the picnic shelter. You are welcome to bring your cross-country skis or…

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