History
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Places of the Park: Sentinel Trail
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Join the naturalist for an easy hike along the Sentinel Trail to learn about the park's trees.
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The Mystery of Treasure Cave
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How did Treasure Cave get its name and where has the treasure gone? Was there ever a treasure to begin with? Join our naturalist for a short talk about the history and mystery of Wyalusing’s Treasure Cave. A short hike to the cave will follow for…
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The Mound Builders
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Learn about the history of the mound-building cultures and the mounds within the park.
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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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Discover The Willow 6-Mile Hike
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Join local tour guide Ida-Ellen on a walk through the Pioneer Trail and explore some of Willow Rivers most interesting sites as we uncover Wisconsin's natural and cultural history. This event is free to attend, but vehicle admission into the park…
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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.
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Glaciation And The Kettle Moraine
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Join our naturalist for a talk about its glacial history and learn about kettles, moraines, eskers, kames, drumlins and outwash plains.