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 Take
a walk with Mother Nature…
Escape from everyday life and take a step toward relaxation
in the natural beauty. Lush
forests and abundant wildlife greet nature lovers as they
take to the trails for a scenic hike with friends, catch some
rays on the beach or set up camp at one of the many campgrounds
for a night under the stars. (Please call ahead to verify
dates and campground availability.)
Green
Bay Marathon
A very special event is the Cellcom Green
Bay Marathon on May 17, 2009. Runners in the full or half marathon will experience starting and ending at Lambeau Field. Runners also get to experience running the finale mile within the historic football stadium. There is also a 5K race and kids' run held on this weekend also.
Beaches
Crescent Beach & Boardwalk
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Hwy 42, Algoma |
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| Broadwalk along half-mile
sand beach with picnic area, and playground. Sunrise to
11pm |
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Campgrounds
Apple Creek Family Campground & Lodge 
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Open April 15-Oct. 15 |
920-532-0132 |
US 41, 15 mi. south of Green Bay.
Enjoy the outside nature at one of the 130 campsites. Feel like relaxing take a nice wagon ride, or sit by the heated swimming pool. Enjoy watching the kids play on the playground. Feel like fishing head to the pond or watch the birds. Enjoy the fun and relaxation. |
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Ahnapee River Trails Campground
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Open May through September |
920-487-5777 |
E6053 West Wilson Rd, Algoma
65 large sites. Ahnapee Trail are great for jogging, biking, hiking, and canoe rentals. Heated swimming pool. Horeshoes, volleyball, playground and viedo games. |
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| Bay Shore County Park |
Mid-Apr.-mid-Oct., weather
permitting |
920-448-4466
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Sturgeon Bay Rd., 15 miles
north of Green Bay on Hwy. 57.
115 campsites nestled in the woods. Tents and trailers camping. First come, first serve policy |
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Big Lake Campgrounds, The
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Open May 1 - Oct. 15 |
920-487-2726 |
2427 Lake Algoma; 1 mile south of Algoma on Hwy. 42
84 campsites: tent, and full hookups. Close to lakeshore & boardwalk. |
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Captain K's Landing |
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920-487-5887 |
Hwy 42 & Navarino (east), Algoma
10 campsites, 6 sites with decks. Short distances to boats |
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Devils River Campground
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Open May 1-Sept. 30 |
920-863-2812 |
16612 Hwy. R, Maribel;
I-43 to Exit 164, 17 miles south of Green Bay.
152 campsites (water & electric). Tent, trailer, and
RV camping. Heated pool. |
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4-H Camp Tapawingo
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920-755-2746 |
915 W. TaPaWingo, Mishicot
Offers group lodging for 65 persons. 78 acres along the
East Twin River. |
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| Fisherman's Refuse |
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920-837-7500 |
| Hwy 42 &
Navarino (west), Algoma |
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Shady
Acres Campground
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Open April 1-Oct. 15
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920-863-8143 |
I-43 to Cty. Trk. R, 9
miles southeast of Green Bay
25 campsites. 5 pull-throughs. Motor homes, tents, trailers
and RVs. |
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Timber Trail Campground
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920-487-3707 |
N8236 Cty M, Algoma
70 wooded sites. Public bike & canoe rental. Access
to Ahnapee River and Trail. Heated pool. |
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Hiking Trails
Green Bay
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920-448-3365 |
Cofrin Arboretum,
UW-Green Bay Campus
He-Nis-Ra Park, South Point Rd.
Wildlife Sanctuary, East Shore Dr.
Baird Creek Parkway
Fox River Trail |
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Allouez
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920-448-2805 |
Briar Park, East Briar
Ln.
Fox River Trail
Green Isle Park, East Greene Ave.
Riverview Park, Broadview Rd. |
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Brown County
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920-448-4466 |
Barkhausen Preserve, Lakeview
Dr.
Bay Shore Park, Hwy 57.
Fox River Trail, Green Bay-Greenleaf
Mountain Bay Trail
Neshota Park, Cty. Trk. T
Reforestation Camp, Cty. Trk. IR |
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De Pere
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920-339-4065 |
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Fox River Trail
The Preseve Park, Lawrence Dr.
VFW Park, Grant St.
Voyageur Park, Front St.
Wells Park, Broadway St.
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| Howard |
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920-434-4652 |
Ken Euers Nature Area,
north end of Military Ave.
Mountain-Bay Trail, Lakeview Drive through Pulaski, Shawano
to Wausau; 93-mile bicycle/hiking trail. |
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| Algoma |
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920-487-2041 |
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Ahnapee State Trail Info: 920-388-0444
Crescent Beach Boardwalk Info: 800-498-4888
Hwy 42, Algoma. Half-mile award winning boardwalk runs
along the LakeMichigan shoreline in Algoma.
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Parks
Allouez Park and Recreation Dept.
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920-448-2805 |
| Nine parks. |
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Green Isle Park
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| Fitness trail, softball,
baseball, shelters, tennis, basketball and volleyball
courts, playground, ice skating, cross-country ski trails. |
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Ashwaubenon
Parks & Recreation Dept.
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920-492-2331 |
| 18 parks and recreational
areas. |
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Ashwaubomay Park
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This 84 acre park has four baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, one soccer field, playground area,
pinic areas, four shelters, man-made swimming lake, walking and biking trails.
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| Brown
County Parks
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920-448-4466 |
| 3,200 acres of park and
recreational areas. |
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Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve
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920-434-2824 |
| Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve has 920 acres of forest, meadows and wetlands. Habitat for ducks, geese
and wild swans. Interpretive outdoor education program.
Over 9 miles of scenic hiking & cross-country ski trails. |
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Brown County Fairgrounds
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| Located along the west shore of the Fox River. The fairgrounds has two large exhibitions buildings and camping grounds. |
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| Brown County Reforestation
Camp |
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| With almost 1,600 acres the Reforestation Camp offers a variety of outdoor activities. An observation tower, nature
trails, shelters, playgrounds, ball diamonds, picnic areas,
ice skating, cross-country skiing, sledding, snowmobile
trails. Adjacent to NEW Zoo. |
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Bay Shore
Park-Cecil Depeau
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Bay Shore Park, situated atop the Niagara Escarpment. Bay Shore Park offers picnic area, grills, playground, ball diamonds, volleyball,
scenic hiking trails, boat launch, on-shore fishing,
shelter, campground.
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| Fonferek Glen |
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| Fonferek's Glen is a 74 acre geological gem featuring a 30-foot waterfall, limestone cliffs and stone archway. |
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Lily Lake Park
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| This beautiful wooden park includes 40- acre lake. Haven for fishing &
naturalists, two fishing piers, large dock, boat ramp, tables, grills, playground,
shelter. |
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Mountain Bay Trail State
Park
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State recreational trail from western Brown County
to Marathon County near Wausau.
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| Neshota Park |
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| 260 acres of riverbed with steeply
sloped valleys and wooded hills. Pleasurable spot for the naturalist and sightseer. Miles of trails through the woods provide a scenic walk for hikers. In the winter cross country skiing, sledding, and snowmobiling. For the summer months, playground, picnic area and a enclosed shelter. |
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Pamperin Park
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| Pamperin Park is the largest developed park. Pamper Park offers a wonderful children's structured playground, picnic areas, volleyball courts and a large stone pavilion. |
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Way-Morr Park
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| This 32 acre park has scenic wooded picnic areas along with a shelter, playground area, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. |
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| Wequiock Falls Park |
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| Picnic area Niagara Escarpment
rock formation; spring: picturesque waterfalls, winter:
multi-colored ice formations. |
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Wrightstown Park
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Playground, fishing, picnic area, shelter, boat ramp.
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| De Pere Park & Recreation
Dept. |
920-339-4065 |
| Nine parks. |
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Voyageur Park
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| Picnic area, playground,
sledding/trail system, shelter, floral gardens, fishing. |
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| Howard Park & Recreation
Dept |
920-434-4652 |
| Eight parks. |
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Meadowbrook Park
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Picnic area, ball diamonds, playground, shelter, sledding,
soccer fields, cross-country ski trails, hiking.
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| Green
Bay Parks |
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920-448-3365 |
| Thirty-five parks. |
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Bay Beach Amusement Park
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| Picnic grounds, playground,
wading pool, shelters, amusement park rides. |
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| Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary |
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| Hiking, cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing. |
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Joannes Family Aquatic
Center
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Wading & swimming areas, slides, meter board.
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| Triangle Sports Area |
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| Disc golf, shelters, tubing,
hiking, downhill & cross-country skiing, sledding,
snowboarding. |
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Crescent
Beach & Boardwalk
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920-487-2041 |
| Algoma's half-mile award
winning boardwalk along the Lake Michigan shore connects
the Algoma Visitor Center to the Algoma Marina. Constructed
from recycled plastic, the boardwalk was built by volunteers
and funded through a combination of grants and donations.
Free admission. Seasonal, Mar-Oct, dawn-11pm. |
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