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Potawatomi State Park

Potawatomi State Park

Description

Potawatomi State Park on the shore of Sturgeon Bay in southern Door County, has 1,200 acres of gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs. The park is named in honor of the tribe that inhabited Green Bay’s shores and islands when Europeans first settled the area. The tribe called themselves Bo-De-Wad-Me which means "keeper of the fire." Eventually the spelling and pronunciation were changed to Potawatomi.

Location

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  44.85565, -87.410613

County: Door

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    Treasure Hunt

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    Pop into the nature center to get started on a treasure hunt that will take you all over Potawatomi State Park solving clues and looking for treasure.

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    Shoreline, Ships and Shipwrecks Hike

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    Meet our naturalist at the nature center for a 1 ½ mile hike along the shore that will discuss Door County’s history on the water.

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    Critter Origami

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    Pop into the nature center and learn how to make origami birds, bugs and other fun critters that are found in the park.

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    Community Campfire And Games

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    Meet our naturalist at the amphitheater to enjoy a community campfire and play games.

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    Solar Viewing

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    The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will have a solar telescope setup at the Old Ski Hill Overlook to view the sun.

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    Walk The Ice Age Trail

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    Join our naturalist at the Old Ski Hill Overlook for a 1.5-mile loop hike on a section of the Ice Age Trail.

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    Meet The Sturgeon

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    Pop into the nature center to learn more about the creature that gave our city its namesake.

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    Rock Skipping Contest

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    Meet our naturalist at the nature center and go on a quick walk to the shoreline followed by a rock skipping lesson and contest.

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    Nature Crafts

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    Pop into the nature center anytime to learn how to make crafts from things found in nature.

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    Community Campfire And Games

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    Meet our naturalist at the amphitheater to enjoy a community campfire and play games.

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