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Copper Falls State Park
Canyons, streams and waterfalls to delight photographers, hikers and cross-country skiers; just north of Mellen in Ashland County. Swimming, beach, miles of trails. Family campgrounds, plus walk-in and backpack campsites available. For information call: (715)274-5123
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Rib Mountain State Park
This billion-year old hill is one of the oldest geologic formations on earth. The top of the 60-foot observation tower is 700 feet above the surrounding plain and offers spectacular views. Downhill skiing is available during the winter. For information call: Summer: (715)842-2522 Off-season: (715)359-4522
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Devil's Lake State Park
An Ice Age unit where 500-foot bluffs flank a 360-acre lake. Swimming, fishing, boating (electric motor only), canoeing, scuba diving, hiking, nature center, year-round naturalist, cross-country skiing. For information call: (608)356-4274
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Merrick State Park
Located between stately 500-foot bluff and the lazy Mississippi river north of Fountain City. River waters are a haven for summer and winter anglers. The marshy backwaters are home for egrets, herons, muskrats and otters. For information call: (608)687-4936
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Willow River State Park
Two dams, two lakes, a trout stream, sand beach, prairie remnants and a nature center are featured on 3,155 acres of rolling countryside. Popular campground and excellent cross-country skiing. For information call: (715)386-5931
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Camping and Hiking in
Aztalan State Park
This park is an archaeological site, the location of a 12th century Indian village. Open daily April through October, the park offers picnic areas, hiking trails and fishing. For information call: (920)648-8774
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Big Bay State Park
Located on Madeline Island, the park features picturesque sandstone bluffs with caves where Lake Superior laps at the shoreline. A family campground, including walk-in campsites, indoor group camp, hiking and nature trails, and 1.5 miles of sand beach await visitors For information call: 715/779-4020; Summer: (715)747-6425
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Black River State Forest
This four-season recreation area is best known for its hiking and cross-country ski trails. Camp, swim, hunt, fish, snowmobile, ATV and canoe on the forest's 66,000 acres For information call: (715)284-1400
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Buckhorn State Park
A 2,500-acre peninsula in the Castle Rock Flowage of the Wisconsin River offers a full range of water-related activities. A paradise for hunters, hikers and nature lovers. Outdoor group camp, 24 cart-in campsites, two-level accessible wildlife blind. For information call: (608)565-2789
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Copper Falls State Park
Canyons, streams and waterfalls to delight photographers, hikers and cross-country skiers; just north of Mellen in Ashland County. Swimming beach, miles of trails. Family campgrounds, plus walk-in and backpack campsites available For information call: (715)274-5123
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Hunting and Fishing in
Department of Fish and Game
Wisconsin has hundreds of public hunting locations throughout the state. Big game includes white-tailed deer and black beer. Upland game includes: wild turkey and grouse For information call: 608-339-3385
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Wisconsin's Great Lakes
Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Find Qualified charter captains ready to take you out in fully-equipped boats. Tremendous potential for trophy fish. Rainbow and Brown Trout, Lake Trout, King and Coho Salmon.
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Fee Fishing
At many locations in Wisconsin, privately owned fish hatcheries offer fee fishing. In their rearing ponds find everything from bass to bluegills, northern pike to salmon, brook trout to rainbow trout. Fee fishing operations will provide all the gear.
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