History
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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.
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50th Anniversary of Governor Nelson State Park Celebration
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Join in on the celebration! Food from local food trucks will be available during the event, and Wisconsin State Park System merchandise will also be available for purchase.
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Got Ghosts? Haunted Tales Of Baraboo
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Join us around the campfire to hear the stories about the ghosts that put the “boo” in Baraboo!
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The Passenger Pigeon
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Join us for a talk on the natural history of the passenger pigeon and the series of events that led to its tragic extinction.