Wildcat Mountain State Park

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.

Contact

Website: Wildcat Mountain State Park

Location

 Directions

  43.699271, -90.563676

County: Vernon

  • Event

    Work Play Earth Day

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    Bring along friends and family to join park staff and the Friends of Wildcat Mountain State Park for this fun annual stewardship event and celebration of Earth Month. Participate in individual and family-friendly activities that help enhance the…

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    Baby Wildlife: Keep Them Wild

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    Baby animals are one of the cutest signs of spring. But should we approach them or leave them alone?

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    Candlelight Hike

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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. John Heasley of Driftless Stargazing, LLC will be hosting a stargazing activity, weather permitting.…

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    Candlelight Hike/Snowshoe/Ski

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    Hike, snowshoe or ski a 1.5-mile torchlit trail and warm up around a roaring campfire while gazing at the stars.

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    Guided Moonlight Hike and Stargazing

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    Enjoy Wildcat under the full moon by joining this guided hike along the Starlight Trail.

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    BUCKTHORN BLAST

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    Help us stomp it buckthorn at Wildcat before it can spread through our woodlands.

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    BECOME A BARBERRIAN

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    Fall is an excellent time to spot the plants that have been missed in our earlier eradication efforts before birds can spread its red oblong berries to other areas of the park.

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    75th Anniversary Celebration

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    Join Wildcat Mountain State Park and the Friends of Wildcat Mountain State Park in celebrating our 75th Anniversary!

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    Astronomy Program and Stargazing

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

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    HORSEBACK RIDERS/HIKERS HERO WORK EVENT

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    Improve a wet section of the Orange multi-use trail which help prevent horses from sinking into the mud and hikers from getting wet feet.

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