Parks
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Burial Mounds
Long before prospectors discovered lead in southwestern Wisconsin, and Marquette and Juliet canoed the Wisconsin River, Native Americans hunted the valleys and ridges, fished the Mississippi River and raised food near their village in the shadow of…
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Nature
Nelson Dewey State Park's high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and native and restored prairies attract varied birds and wildlife. Nelson Dewey's bluff tells a story One of the most interesting features of the park is its geology. You can…
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History
Nelson Dewey State Park is dedicated to the memory of the state's first governor, Nelson Dewey. The park's 756 acres were once part of Governor Dewey's elaborate 2,000-acre agricultural estate.
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Conditions
WeatherWeather forecastSeasonal Water SystemsAll water systems (shower buildings, drinking fountains and the dump station) are shut down for the season. Drinking water will still be available at the winter water hydrant located just past the park…
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History
The natural bridge in Wisconsin's Sauk County has attracted people for thousands of years. Radiocarbon assay and study of the rock and its layers indicate that people were living here from 10,000 to 12,000 years ago when the glaciers began…