The landscape of southern Wisconsin was once dominated by prairies and oak savannas. Efforts are underway to restore this complex ecosystem of plants and animals to the park. Restoration work is being concentrated in the open grass and marsh areas…
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Governor Nelson State Park provides a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park. Accessibility Governor Nelson State Park offers an accessible fishing pier and an…
The Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area, located in southeastern Sauk County, consists of a portion of the decommissioned Badger Army Ammunition Plant. Visitors may hunt, trap, hike, bird watch, pick mushrooms and berries, study nature, take…
Directions Sauk Prairie State Recreation Area is in south-central Wisconsin just south of Devil's Lake State Park. The entrance to the recreation area is directly off of US Highway 12 about 8 miles south of Baraboo and 9 miles north of Sauk City…
During winter, the Red, Blue, Brown, Pink and Black trails are packed and open as multi-use trails. Hiking, snowshoeing, skate or classic skiing, skijoring and pets are allowed on these trails. Fat tire bicycles are allowed on the Red…
Anglers can fish the St. Croix River from either boat or shore. Although the St. Croix is known for its large walleyes, it has a wide variety of fish to catch. The Kinnickinnic River is a trout stream and has an excellent population of German brown…