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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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    Harvest Fest

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    At 3 p.m. we will have pumpkin carving at the Peterson Shelter. We will then set the pumpkins out along the trail to Point Lookout to make a jack-o-lantern lit trail. After dark, walk the trail, find your pumpkin and take it home with you. At 6 p.m…

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    The Mound Builders

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    Learn about the history of the mound-building cultures and the mounds within the park.

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    The Pirating of the Wyalusing River

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    Come hear the exciting geological story of our “stolen” river and its recent discovery.

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    Parks On The Air + Solar Telescope

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    We’re setting up a station for Parks On The Air (POTA) for the day.

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    Our Flying Mammals: Bats of Wisconsin

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    Join Rebecca Gilman, DNR Bat Ambassador and WI Master Naturalist, to learn about the fascinating bats that live in our neighborhoods and how they benefit us and the planet. Following the presentation, we’ll head outside to search for bats and other…

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    Pine Cone Bird Feeders

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    Let’s make a treat for our feathered friends. What kind of birds will you attract? Drop by any time between 3 and 4:30 p.m. to make a bird feeder to hang at your campsite or take home with you. We’ll also have some giveaways from SOS Save Our…

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    The Pirating of the Wyalusing River

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    Come hear the exciting geological story of our “stolen” river and its recent discovery.

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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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    Pollinators and Prairies Walk

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    We’ll take a short walk down the Prairie Trail to our butterfly sign, where we’ll stop and talk for a bit about the different types of pollinators we can find in the prairie. On the way, we’ll identify some of the wildflowers that are in bloom.

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