History
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Dive In! Great Lakes Science and Trivia
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Discover the fascinating world of the Great Lakes with the UW–Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences.
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High Cliff History Program
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Join a former park naturalist and learn all about the fascinating history of the land where High Cliff State Park now resides.
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Ho-Chunk Dance - Teewakacak Cultural Performance
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Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and his group will provide a family-friendly cultural performance featuring the music and dance of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
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Newport Wilderness Days: Forest Forensics, History Walk, Binocular/Telescope Use, Night Sky, Universe in the Park
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Join us for Newport Wilderness Days on Saturday Sept. 6 with the following activities: Forest Forensics, Newport History Walk, Do You See What I see? Binocular and Telescope Use 101, From Dark Sky to the Celestial River: Newport's Unique View of the…
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Lime Kiln Tour
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Take an interpretive hike and travel back in time to learn about the lime kiln industry days and the old town of Clifton. Find out about the factors that make the geology here so special.
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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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Historical Traces Trek
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Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970’s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites. Wear sturdy boots and long pants to discover traces of the past.
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Ghostbusters: The Wisconsin Historical Society's Search for Lake Michigan’s Vanished Ghost Ports
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Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline – from Kenosha to Rock Island – is characterized by bustling port cities separated by long stretches of secluded, bucolic coast.
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Postcard Parade : A Walk Through Park History
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Explore the rich history of Mirror Lake through vintage postcards. Join Cindy Cseri, Master Naturalist, at the Blue Water Bay shelter at 5:30 p.m.
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Geo Hike: Explore Geologic History
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Join us for a guided hike about how the geology of Whitefish Dunes reveals the past and shapes the present.