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Geology

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    Deep Time: Geology's Contribution To Our Northwoods Landscape

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    Learn about the geologic history recorded in the rocks and sediments of the Northwoods, which span almost three-quarters of Earth’s history.

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    Time Trek Hike

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    Learn about the layers of rocks and minerals that have stacked up to help this humble mound attain its lofty position on the landscape.

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    Fossil Hike

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    What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park.

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    All About Woolly Mammoths

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    How big was Curly the Woolly Mammoth? Compare the size of a Woolly Mammoth, Mastodon and today’s elephants. Discover where Woolly Mammoths were discovered in Wisconsin and learn about what they ate.

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    Ice Ages, Glaciers and Fossils Oh My!

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    Did Curly, the Woolly Mammoth exist when humans were on the Earth? Engage in an Ice Age simulation, discover fossils, and explore the geologic time. Come join the adventure as we unfold the history of Horicon Marsh!

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    Pulpit Rock Stroll

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    Travel back in time to explore the rich history of the private family cottages that populated this part of the park years ago.

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    A Lake Superior Story

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    Stop by the White Cedar Nature Center to discover how we impact our Great Lakes and what we can do to protect them.

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    Nature Station: Fossils

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    Stop by the table in front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the fossils of the Driftless region.

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    Tower Talk: Cliff Ecology Drop-In

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    What is the Niagara Escarpment? Learn more about Door County’s unique geologic feature and discover what makes the cliff ecology in the park so special.

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    Geology Bingo Drop-In Program

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    Take part in this self-paced geology/fossil bingo game. Search for fossils in the rocks along the beach area, then bring your checklist back to the table in the picnic area for prizes.

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