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Geology
Have you ever heard of the Douglas Fault? No, it's not someone's mistake, but the site of earthquakes that occurred about a half billion years ago. Amnicon Falls State Park has long been known as the best place to observe and study this important…
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Camping
Amnicon Falls State Park offers a quiet, mostly rustic campground, with tall trees partly or fully shading all the sites. There are no electric hookups, showers or dump station. No generators may be operated in the park. Reservations Reserve…
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Recreation
Amnicon Falls State Park offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. Read on to learn about some of the popular activities available at this park. Camping Camping at Amnicon Falls State Park Hiking Hiking at Amnicon Falls…
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Wild Rice Strategic Analysis
Subscribe to receive email updates on the Wild Rice Strategic Analysis. Wild rice helps maintain water quality and provides food and habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Harvested by hand from canoes, wild rice is also an important part of…
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Geology
The Bad River originates in Caroline Lake in east-central Ashland County and runs a meandering course northward to empty into Lake Superior. About four miles north of Mellen, the river plunges across an outcropping of resistant rock through which…
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History
Native Americans During the last several thousand years, many different Indian tribes lived in this region. The earliest Indians followed the retreating glacier's edge as nomadic hunters and killed giant mastodons for food. Other ancient Indians,…
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Picnic Areas
The main picnic area at Copper Falls State Park, on the banks of the Bad River, is over 5 acres in size and has several picnic tables and grills, a spacious log shelter, a concession stand and a playground. The picnic area is located at the start of…
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Fishing
Copper Falls is in the heart of a prime fishing area, with scores of lakes offering all kinds of sport fishing within easy traveling distance.