My passion for adventure probably stems from watching "The Magic School Bus" as a child. Regardless, I have a zest for discovering new places. Homeschooling our children enables us to explore together, and I particularly love our field trips to the Wisconsin State Parks. They offer a chance to delve into history, and we're on a mission to visit every park in the state. With only two left, can you guess which ones we haven't seen yet?
In 2004, I set a goal to visit all of Wisconsin's state parks, so I bought a new pair of Columbia hiking boots and headed to the nearest park I had yet to discover. Since then, I've gotten married and had two kids who join me on the adventure. I hope that this year, 20 years later, will be the year I complete the journey. The parks we explored on this trip were Heritage Hill State Park, Lost Dauphin, and Lizard Mound State Park.
Heritage Hill State Park
Heritage Hill State Historical Park enriches lives by sharing Northeast Wisconsin’s cultural and historic ties. The park aims to be the top interpreter of the region’s legacies, engaging and educating the public. The 56-acre park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, nestled on the Fox River, has live actors to help bring history to life. It was at this park that we met Jason Lakalako.ne, an Oneida man who was making his own canoe the way his ancestors used to make them. He is taking his canoe named "Pancake" on its maiden voyage in the fall of 2024, carrying a message of unity and peace for all people.
Lizard Mound State Park
Lizard Mound stands out as one of the best-preserved Native American effigy mound locations in the country, featuring 28 existing conical and linear mounds. The effigy mounds found on the site are believed to symbolize spiritual or animal-like figures such as birds, panthers, water spirits, and the namesake lizard.
Lost Dauphin State Park
Lost Dauphin State Park, a quaint 19-acre treasure nestled along the Fox River, lies just south of De Pere city in Brown County. This park features rolling hiking trails and spots for picnicking. Lost Dauphin State Park provides a scenic view of the Fox River, although the mosquito situation can be overwhelming, possibly curtailing hiking plans. It might be a better park for the fall and winter. Nonetheless, the stroll to the vista point is brief.
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