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Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Description

Once designated to be a jet fighter base, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is fittingly named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Poplar, WI native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. The air base was abandoned three days before concrete was to be poured for a 12,500-foot runway. Local citizens had the foresight to protect this open space for future generations.

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    Live Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat.

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    Winter Tracks Hike

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    Explore the Richard Bong Recreational Area and search for animal tracks in the snow!

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    Return To Romance

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    Bring someone special and celebrate love at Richard Bong State Recreation Area!

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    Knee High Naturalists: Owl Babies

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    Bring your three- to five-year-old and learn about owls, one of Wisconsin's unique birds of prey!

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    Live Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat.

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    Live Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and how they eat.

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    Needle Felted Owl

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    Enjoy crafting in the park by learning needle felting and creating a cute craft honoring our nesting owls.

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    Knee High Naturalist: A Snowy Day

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    Bring your three- to five-year-old and learn about the unique substance that falls from the sky in the winter!

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    Owl Prowl & Encounter

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    Learn all about owls and what makes them unique birds of prey!

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    First Day Hike

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    Ring in the new year with a guided 1.8-mile hike.

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