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Wildcat Mountain State Park

Wildcat Mountain State Park

Description

On a steep ridge overlooking the scenic Kickapoo River Valley, Wildcat Mountain State Park offers hiking trails with spectacular views and camping for families, groups and horseback riders. Canoe the Kickapoo River in your own canoe or rent one in Ontario.

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    Sunset To Starlight Hike

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    Meet at the Upper Park to watch the fiery sunset from Observation Point and then enjoy the emerging night on a guided 1-mile loop hike through the woods and prairies of Wildcat.

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    Planet Walk

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    Join us at Wildcat Mountain to celebrate International Dark Sky Week.

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    Wildcat Mountain Outdoor Lighting Tour

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    Help us celebrate International Dark Sky Week. Join Scott Lind for a walking tour learning about the interim lighting changes that were carried out at Wildcat Mountain State park and what is coming next to help restore the night skies.

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    Candlelight Hike, Ski and Snowshoe

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    Hike, snowshoe or ski a 1.5-mile torchlit trail, warm up around a roaring campfire, and gaze up at the stars. Refreshments will be available. 5-7 p.m. John Heasley of Driftless Stargazing, LLC will be hosting a stargazing activity, weather…

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    Raptors

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    Join Abbey from River Valley Raptors for an interactive program about raptors. Meet some live raptors and learn about the differences between their adaptations and why they are so important to the Coulee Region.

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    Night Sky

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    Become a “backyard astronomer” with help from the Northwest Suburban Astronomers.

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    Butterflies

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    Join volunteer naturalists Julie and Mary for a fun-filled drop-in program to learn about butterflies!

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    Music in the Park: Mike Munson

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    Mike Munson is an adept slide guitar player with a reverence for the history and evolution of American music.

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    The Unhuggables

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    Join Scott Lee as he presents about various critters that people aren’t real comfortable with. The ones we don’t want to hug.

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    Raptors

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    Join Abbey Krumrie from River Valley Raptors for an interactive program about raptors.

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