Geology
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Mammoth Hike Challenge
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Join us for a 4 mile hike along the Ice Age Trail on a trek to see the largest glacial erratic rock in the Southern Unit, Stone Elephant. This will be a 4 mile out and back hike. Mileage counts towards the Ice Age Trail’s Mammoth Hike Challenge.
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Tree Trunk or Treat
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Join us for a kid sized hike (1.5 miles) along the Ice Age Trail collecting (non-candy) treats from trees we find along the way. Costumes encouraged but make sure you can hike in them! Mileage counts towards the Ice Age Trail’s Mammoth Hike…
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If Rocks Could Talk: Geology History/Hike
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Geology history of Copper Falls, followed by an interpretive hike with Tom Fitz, Professor of Geoscience.
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History and Ecology Hike
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The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to hike and hear about the history of the homestead area and early mining on Rib Mountain, while also looking at the ecology of the area.
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Echo Rock Walk
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Join the Naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike to learn about the history and the geology of the area!
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Devil’s Lake Rocks!
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Find out fun and interesting facts about what makes Devil’s Lake rocks rock!
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Newport Wilderness Days: Beach, Sugarbush Trail, Trees/Shrubs, Fossil Finds, Campfire Fun
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Join us for Newport Wilderness Days on Saturday Sept. 5 with the following activities: Coffee by the Beach, Sugarbush Trail. Past and Present, Trees and Shrubs of Door County, Fossil Finds; The Story in the Rocks and Campfire Fun with Park Staff.
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History of Pike Lake
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Join the Naturalist on a 1-mile leisurely hike to North Point, the secluded section of waterfront with a rich history. From being covering by glacial ice to a State Forest, you’ll learn about all the different people who have shaped this beautiful…
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Geology Walk
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Take a one hour naturalist led stroll to learn about the unique geology of the park that led to its creation as one of Wisconsin's first state parks. Meet in front of the Nature Center.
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Geo Hike
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Join us for a guided hike about how the geology of Whitefish Dunes reveals the past and shapes the present.