Parks_Topic Contact_Buckhorn
- Email: Buckhorn State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-608-565-2789
Buckhorn State Park
Description
Buckhorn State Park is a paradise for water enthusiasts, hunters, hikers, campers and nature lovers. The park and two adjacent state wildlife areas cover more than 8,000-acres on a peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River and along the connecting Yellow River. Family and group campsites, unique cart-in camping, a cabin for people with disabilities, canoe trail and an accessible fishing pier, are all available at Buckhorn State Park.
Location
County: Juneau
Parks_Topic Contact_Buckhorn
W8450 Buckhorn Park Ave.
Necedah, WI 54646
United States
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Learn To Fish With Friends Of Buckhorn State Park
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Learn to fish, play backyard bass and catch fish in the pond, with a hot dog lunch provided.
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Work Play Earth Day Volunteer Event
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Join the Friends of Buckhorn for the annual workday to clean up the park.
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Buckhorn 1st Day Hike
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Bring your family or friends and hot chocolate and enjoy a self-guided 1.5-mile hike along the Central Sands Nature Trail.
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Universe In The Park
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Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night sky through a high-powered telescope.
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Sit and Spot, Be Mindful Of Nature (Nature Journals)
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The practice of “Sit Spot” is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature. The basic concept is to find a place in nature, simply sit down, relax and just observe.
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Campfire Bingo and Scavenger Hunt
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Play “campfire bingo” or go on a scavenger hunt and get a prize!
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Animal Tracks and Signs
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Learn what animals leave behind that can help us discover “what has been here?”
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Critter Corner - Owls
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Whooo goes there? Owls of course! Fly over to join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.
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Critter Corner: Turtles
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Learn about Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species and the habitats they live in.