Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
Description
More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, almost to the city of Whitewater. The forest headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.
Location
County: Waukesha
Parks_Topic Contact_Kettle Moraine South
Forest Headquarters
S91W39091 State Rd 59
Eagle, WI 53119
United States
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The Great Ice Age
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Stop by to learn about the last Ice Age and how it shaped Kettle Moraine. Meet at the Ottawa Lake Beach Pavilion.
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Light Up The Night Drop-In Craft
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Stop by the Ottawa Lake Beach Pavilion to make and decorate a lantern. Great for backyards and camping!
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Guided Hike To Oleson Cabin And Lime Kiln Trail
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Meet at Oleson Cabin to hike out to Lime Kiln Trail and learn more about the pioneers.
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Makin’ Tracks Drop-In Program
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Stop by the Ottawa Lake Contact Station to learn more about animal tracks and identification.
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Hiking For Beginners
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Come out to the Scuppernong Hiking Trails and join one of our rangers on a 2.5-mile guided hike. This hike is for beginners, but all are welcome! We will discuss gear, safety considerations and how to plan your own hiking adventure.
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Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!
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Drop into Paradise Springs Nature Trail to learn about the tadpole lifecycle and catch some frogs too!
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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Stop in to experience the lives of an 1850s family of German immigrants.
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Hike to Brady’s Rock
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Take a two-mile round trip hike to see limestone outcroppings that are part of the Niagara Escarpment.