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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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    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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    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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    Indian Mounds of Sheboygan

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    Join Kurt Sampson, Archaeologist, for an overview of Indian mounds focusing on Sheboygan area mound sites.

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    Burial Mounds and Effigy Earthworks of Devil's Lake State Park

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    For untold generations, what is now called Devil's Lake and the surrounding lands has been an important cultural landscape for the Indigenous people of this area.

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    WI Interstate Bingo

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    WI Interstate Bingo Grab your card from the Ice Age Interpretive Center (Open 9a.m.-4p.m.) This custom bingo card hits the biggest staples of Wisconsin Interstate Park. You will hunt for iconic potholes, stunning river views, unique geological…

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    WI Interstate Bingo

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    WI Interstate Bingo Grab your card from the Ice Age Interpretive Center (Open 9a.m.-4p.m.) This custom bingo card hits the biggest staples of Wisconsin Interstate Park. You will hunt for iconic potholes, stunning river views, unique geological…

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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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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    What did the St. Croix River look like 10,000 years ago? One million years ago? One billion years ago? Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St.…

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