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State Park Open House Day June 7
Weekly News Article Published: May 26, 2009 by the Central Office
MADISON – Visitors will have free admission to all Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Trails during State Park Open House Day on Sunday, June 7, a highlight of which will be a Centennial Celebration for Peninsula State Park, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and most visited state parks.
On State Park Open House Day, no admission stickers are required on vehicles entering state parks, forests and recreation areas, and trail passes are not required for bicyclists, in-line skaters, or horseback riders using state trails that normally require a trail pass. Many state parks have special State Park Open House events.
With opportunities for bicycling, hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing, and horseback riding at various locations statewide, Wisconsin boasts unique and diverse landscapes to interest all travelers.
The event also coincides with Free Fishing Weekend, in Wisconsin, so no fishing license is required to fish at the many lakes and rivers located in state parks and forests.
Peninsula State Park Centennial Celebration
A highlight of State Park Open House Day this year is the Peninsula State Park Centennial Celebration. Peninsula State Park is located near Fish Creek in Door County.
Peninsula State Park shoreline
The centennial celebration [PDF 300KB] begins at 1 p.m. at the park amphitheater with a ceremonial flag raising. There will also be an unveiling of a new centennial commemorative painting, and a special pictorial postmark will be available at a temporary Post Office station. Eagle Bluff Lighthouse will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at no charge. This event is free and open to the public.
Peninsula was one of four state parks identified in legislation adopted June 9, 1909 establishing a Wisconsin State Park system, based on a report by renowned landscape architect John Nolen. Peninsula became the second state park to be created and opened in 1910.
Additional activities will be held throughout the summer in celebration of the park. Check the Peninsula State Park Centennial Celebration Web page for more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: on State Parks Open House Day – Kimberly Currie - (608) 264-6035; on Peninsula State Park Centennial - Kathleen Harris (920) 854-5976
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