Outdoor Recreation
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Winter Star Gazing
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Look through a telescope or binoculars to bring into focus the wonders of the night sky. With the help of night sky observers from the Northern Cross Science Foundation, discover distant planets, dumbbell nebulas, globular clusters and so much more.
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Candlelight Ski and Hike
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Join us for an evening of cross-country skiing or hiking by candlelight in the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. New to skiing? No worries, the trail is perfect for beginnings with no steep hills or sharp turns.
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Candlelight Snowshoe
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Join us for a self-guided snowshoe trek or hike on a mile-long, torch-lit circuit through the Northern Lights Campground of Devil's Lake State Park.
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Scatology At The Park
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Animal scat can teach us a lot. Join us in seeing if we can find any in the park and what lessons can be learned. Then leave with some scat-tastic snack ideas. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all…
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Full Moon Adult Hike
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Join us on the Steinke Basin trail for a moonlit guided 1½ - 2-hour walk or snowshoe (approx. 2 miles). This peaceful time outdoors encourages reflection and connections with nature allowing participants to experience the trails after dark.…
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Guided Nature Walk
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Join a Devil’s Lake State Park naturalist for a guided walk or snowshoe along a park trail. Whether a first-time visitor or a regular on the trails, participants will enjoy a sensory experience in the park. This program is best for adults and kids…
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First Day Hike
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Enjoy a 1-mile hike guided by a park ranger or a 2-mile snowshoe loop at Governor Thompson State Park.
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Nature Time – Be-Kind-to-Earth-Gifts
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‘Tis the season of gift giving! The best gifts don’t come from a store, they come from nature.
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Window To The Universe
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Come explore the beauty and depth of our night sky with the Northern Cross Science Foundation.
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Campfire And Storytelling: MacKenzie Center 50th Anniversary
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MacKenzie Center, we’re inviting the public to come share their personal stories of the MacKenzie Center by the warmth and glow of a roaring campfire.