Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park, covering 22 acres, is a delight to outdoor enthusiasts. The Wisconsin state park on Lake Michigan is a great way for visitors to enjoy the beauty of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area while getting some invigorating exercise.

Lake Michigan itself is one of the five Great Lakes. The view of the lake can be enjoyed for any of several viewing stations located throughout Lakeshore State Park. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has managed the park since 1998.

Belmont Mound State Park

Belmont Mound State Park is a perfect getaway for the outdoor enthusiast. This beautiful park is covered with oaks and walnuts and spans over 254 acres. Belmont comes from the French word “belle monte”, which means “beautiful mountain”. The top of the area is 1,400 feet above sea level and therefore offers visitors a spectacular vantage observation position.

The state park is maintained by the local Lions Club and is located in the southwest savanna landscape of Wisconsin.

Blue Mound State Park, Wisconsin

The natural beauty of the north country, diverse wildlife, assorted recreational opportunities and unique geology make Blue Mound State Park in Wisconsin a very special place. Visitors come year-round.

Blue Mound State Park, opened in 1959, is just north of Blue Mounds village, 25 miles west of Madison. It comprises 1,153 acres at the juncture of two geological regions: the Southwest Savanna and the Western Coulee and Ridges.

Copper Falls State Park

The Copper Falls State Park began construction in 1920, and was established as a state park in 1929. President Franklin Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) advanced the park’s development in 1930. In response to the growing unemployment statistics, President Roosevelt formed the CCC as part of his New Deal. The CCC served two main purposes – it relieved the unemployment situation, and it provided a growing awareness of the state park system.

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West Virginia - Lost River

Lost River, West Virginia is a park that appeals to the log-cabin adventurer. Located in the pan-handle on the eastern side of the state, Lost River is designed to remind visitors of a time when Hardy County was the frontier. Although equipped with modern amenities, visitors can rough it like homesteaders of the early 19th century.

Lost River has no primitive campsites but does have three different styles of cabins. The first are two-bedroom accessible cabins. These are designed for visitors who have mobility restrictions or motorized transportation and need wider walls and hallways. The second are standard cabins. These resemble log cabins of the early 1800s and are only open for the summer since there is little in the way of insulation and no way centralized heat. They are quite comfortable, however, since they come with two bedrooms, bedding and linens, and kitchens full of modern appliances, tableware and cutlery. The third style are the modern cabins. These are well equipped cottages open all year with forced heat and wood paneled walls. All cabins come with wood-burning fireplaces, baths and showers to provide comforts the pioneers only wished they had. Only a few of the cabins are able to accommodate pets, so call before bringing the family dog along.