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Wyalusing State Park

Wyalusing State Park

Description

At Wyalusing State Park, camp 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. One of Wisconsin's oldest state parks, Wyalusing features family and group camps, hiking trails, a canoe trail, Native American burial mounds, bird watching, fishing, boating, bicycling, and picnicking near several scenic overlooks of the river valleys below.

Location

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  42.9740581, -91.1116937

County: Grant

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    Starsplitters

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    Learn about the night sky and then view celestial objects through our telescopes.

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    The Great River Explorers

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    In 1673, Marquette and Joliet were the first Europeans to arrive here at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, leading the way for future exploration of the region.

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    Leaf Rubbing

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    How many different leaves can you find?

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    The Great River Explorers

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    In 1673, Marquette and Joliet were the first Europeans to arrive here at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers, leading the way for future exploration of the region.

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    The Mound Builders

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    Learn about the history of our region’s mound-building cultures and the mounds within the park...

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    Nature Trivia Night

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    Bring your family or friends down to the Peterson Shelter to compete in our nature trivia contest. Test your knowledge of our region’s animals, plants and other outdoor topics...

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    The Mound Builders

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    Learn about the history of our region’s mound-building cultures and the mounds within the park. For those interested in following the talk, there is a flat half-mile walking loop around the Procession of Mounds. Meet at the Passenger Pigeon Monument…

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    Return of the Elk

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    In our presentation, we’ll talk about the life history of elk and the DNR’s successful efforts over the past three decades to reintroduce them to our state.

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    Big Sand Cave

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    We’ll take a short hike down the Sand Cave Trail to see the Big Sand Cave.

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    Moonlight Hike

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    If the sky is clear, we’ll hike a part of the Whitetail Meadows trail by the light of the moon.

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