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Big Foot Beach State Park
1550 S. Lake Shore Drive Lake Geneva, WI 53147 262-248-2528 Directions The park entrance is at 1550 S. Lake Shore Drive, one mile south of the city of Lake Geneva. Get directions. Hours Big Foot Beach State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m…
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History
The ancient Indian town of Aztalan is Wisconsin's premier archaeological site and a National Historic Landmark.
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Recreation
Boating, canoeing and kayakingYou can canoe, kayak or boat in the Crawfish River.HikingThe park is mostly open prairie, with 38 of its 172 acres in oak woods.
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Geology
The mound's history contains many ancient geologic periods: Niagara dolomite (limestone) of the Silurian Period (about 430 million years ago). Thick blankets of shale, limestone and sandstone of the Ordovician Period (about 470 million years ago…
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Recreation
Belmont Mound State Park provides outdoor recreation opportunities to visitors year-round. The park is operated by the Belmont Lions Club. Eighty acres in the northwest corner of the park are designated as Belmont Mound Woods State Natural Area…
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Basic Information
Location & DirectionsBelmont Mound State Park is located near Belmont on N Co Rd. G in Platteville.Get directionsHoursBelmont Mound State Park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.FeesA vehicle admission sticker is not currently required.…
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Hiking
The park has 1.8 miles of trails. There are a number of short trails along both sides of the Amnicon River, offering varied views of the falls and surrounding scenery. A 0.8-mile self-guided nature trail provides scenic views of the river as well as…