History
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Boys of Winter - Early Ski Jumping in Wisconsin and the U.P.
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Upper Peninsula singer/songwriter Bill Jamerson will present a program at the Granite Peak Historic Chalet, highlighting the history of ski-jumping at Rib Mountain, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula.
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Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk (Ho-Chunk): Effigy Mounds - Sacred Sites and Native Arts
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The land called Tee Wakącąk contains numerous sacred sites known as effigy mounds that are found throughout the park. Rob Nurre is a historian and former president of the Wisconsin Archaeology Society. He will guide participants in respectfully…
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Historical Traces Trek
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Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites.
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Meet The Ranger
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Visit with a Park Ranger to learn about the daily operations involved with running a state park. Meet at the campground amphitheater.
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Smokey Bear's 81st Birthday Celebration
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Join the 81st birthday celebration for Smokey Bear and his timeless message of wildfire prevention. Enjoy free birthday cake (while supplies last), crafts, stories, campfire safety demonstration and plenty of opportunities to take pictures with…
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The History of Rock Island
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Rock Island’s rich history started long ago, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube, Park manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks, as he shares Rock Island’s amazing story including indigenous peoples, European…
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Historical Traces Trek
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Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites.
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Increase Lapham: His Life And Work In Wisconsin
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Join our naturalist for a talk about Increase Lapham, Wisconsin's "first scientist" and the eponym of Lapham Peak.