Parks
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Recreation
Havenwoods State Forest offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities in the city of Milwaukee. Bicycling The limestone trails and asphalt roads (about 2 miles) are open to bicycles. Please use caution as these trails are shared with hikers.
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Recreation
Surrounded by swamps, bogs and other watery lowlands, the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area is isolated from roads and development. This remoteness, along with its natural shoreline, draws visitors from around the state and region. For a wilderness…
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Basic Information
Location and Directions The Pine and Popple Wild Rivers designation is located in southern Florence County in far northeastern Wisconsin. Access from the south is via either U.S. Highway 41 or 141 or State Highway 101; access from the west is via U…
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Photography Contest
Buckhorn and Roche-A-Cri state parks hold an annual photography contest every year. The contest is organized by the parks' friends groups. Remember to bring a camera along to the parks to take photos for the contest!
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Winter Recreation
Many wintertime visitors enjoy skiing the hiking trails, and the relatively flat terrain makes the trails a good location for family outings. About 6.5 miles of trails are groomed when there is enough snow. An accessible sit-ski is available in…
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Water Recreation
Swimming The marked 300-foot swim area has an all-sand bottom. No lifeguards are on duty at the beach. Swim at your own risk and be sure children are supervised at all times. There is a cold-water rinse shower near the beach. A beach wheelchair is…
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Fishing
The Castle Rock Flowage has earned a reputation as an excellent fishery. The wide variety of fish species found in the flowage offers anglers year-round action, in a vast number of areas. The best places to catch fish from Buckhorn's shores are off…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Buckhorn has two picnic areas with grills, tables, water pumps, picnic shelters and playground equipment. Both shelters can be reserved. The north picnic area is fully accessible to mobility-impaired visitors. Asphalt paths lead to the shelter,…