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Wildcat Mountain State Park

Wildcat Mountain State Park

Description

On a steep ridge overlooking the scenic Kickapoo River Valley, Wildcat Mountain State Park offers hiking trails with spectacular views and camping for families, groups and horseback riders. Canoe the Kickapoo River in your own canoe or rent one in Ontario.

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    Candlelight Ski/Snowshoe/Hike

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    Hike, snowshoe or ski the 1.5-mile torchlit trail.

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    Moonlight Hike

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    Enjoy Wildcat at night with a guided hike under a nearly full moon.

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    Astronomy and Stargazing

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    Northwest Suburban Astronomers will help you become a backyard astronomer. 

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    Wolves

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    There is likely no wildlife species that stirs up more emotion or controversy among humans than the gray wolf.

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    Conserving A Flagship Insect

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    Join Karen Oberhauser for a short prairie hike in search of pollinators, followed by a presentation about monarch butterflies.

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    Astronomy Program and Stargazing

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    Become a backyard astronomer with help from the Northwest Suburban Astronomers.

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    Spiritual Currents - World Sound Explorations Show with Ryan Meisel

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    Ryan Meisel’s “Spiritual Currents” is a presentation of music that blurs the lines between performance, meditation, and soulful exploration.

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    Wolves

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    There is likely no wildlife species that engenders more emotion or controversy among humans than the gray wolf.

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    iNaturalist

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    If you wish you could identify plants, fungi, bugs or birds but want a helping hand, this is what you need.

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    Shakespeare in the Park with The Summit Players Theatre, “Much Ado About Nothing” — Free Theatre and Workshop

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    Become a backyard astronomer with help from the Northwest Suburban Astronomers.

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