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    Naturalist Lead Hike

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    Each week, we will hike the East Bluff Trail and explore the park's geology, history and wildlife.

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    History Of Stonehaven: The Quarry Town

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    Join local resident Vicki Manzeck on a walk through the park learning about the people who lived, worked and played here in the Company Town of Stonehaven.

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    Pulpit Rock Stroll

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    Join the naturalist for a stroll on Pulpit Rock Trail. The round trip is about 1 mile, and the elevation gain is 108 feet. We will take a walk back in time to explore the rich history of the private cottages that populated this part of the park in…

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    Echo Rock/Ishnala Stroll

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    Join the naturalist on a stroll of Echo Rock Trail and Ishnala Trail where you will learn about the geology of the area, witness the overlooked beauty and hear about the history of those who lived in the park before it was a park.

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    History Of Stonehaven: The Quarry Town

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    Join local resident Vicki Manzeck on a walk through the park learning about the people who lived, worked and played here in the Company Town of Stonehaven.

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    Echo Rock Stroll

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    Join the naturalist on a stroll of Echo Rock Trail and Ishnala Trail where you will learn about the geology of the area, witness the overlooked beauty and hear about the history of those who lived in the park before it was a park.

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    History Of Lakeshore State Park Hike

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    Learn about the history and construction of Lakeshore State Park, Wisconsin’s only human-built, urban state park.

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    Back to Camp at Governor Nelson State Park

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    Lake Mendota historian Don Sanford will take us “Back to Camp" with film shot between 1932 and 1962 to show us a glimpse of life at camp.

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    Seth Peterson Cottage Tours

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    Join us for a tour of this hidden gem located within the Mirror Lake State Park property.

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    Historic Cabin Viewing

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    The late 1850s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…

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