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Horribly Hilly Hundreds 2023 – Thank You!

Thank you, riders, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and spectators! Congratulations on participating in the 2023 Horribly Hilly Hundreds event!  A second consecutive year with great weather and as always the toughest climbs in the midwest.  We heard wonderful stories of rider accomplishments and camaraderie, including a group from Illinois riding in Read more…

By FBMSP, 3 weeksSeptember 1, 2023 ago
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Shakespeare in the Park presents Macbeth

Sunday, June 18, 20232:30 PMAmphitheater Free with park entrance feeSponsored by the Friends of Blue Mound State Park This Father’s Day, Summit Theatre Players presents Macbeth as part of Shakespeare in the State Parks 2023. Join the Players and FBMSP for this FREE, family friendly event at the Blue Mound Read more…

By FBMSP, 3 monthsJune 10, 2023 ago
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New invasive plant to watch for – Lesser Celandine

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is calling on gardeners, paddlers and hikers to keep an eye out for and report lesser celandine, an aggressive invasive plant whose showy yellow flowers are visible now. It is believed (but not confirmed) to present in Blue Mound State Park. If you see Read more…

By FBMSP, 1 yearApril 10, 2022 ago
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Mark Your Calendar for the 2022 Horribly Hilly Hundreds

The Horribly Hilly Hundreds will return to June in 2022! Save the date for June 18, 2022. Check back for registration information.

By FBMSP, 2 yearsDecember 5, 2021 ago
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Just published: ‘A High Place with a Beautiful View’

From the early days of horse racing at the top of the Mound and the Pleasure Valley Ski Resort, learn about the origin of this special place through the lens of the park’s longtime naturalist, Al Swain. Swain takes the reader on an interpretive guided journey through the tapestry of Read more…

By FBMSP, 2 yearsOctober 18, 2021 ago
Children and adults enjoy the outdoor pool at Blue Mound State Park
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Summer is in Full Swing

Blue Mound State Park offers a variety of activities, whether you want to keep cool, entertained, or simply enjoy all the natural beauty the season has to offer.

By FBMSP, 2 years ago
Cutleaf toothwort is a Wisconsin wildflower
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Spring is the Perfect Time for Virtual Naturalists

As we transition from this wonderful winter to spring at Blue Mound State Park there will be many interesting things happening. The melting snow wakes up thousands of spring flowers. These small flowers, called ephemerals for their fleeting appearances, decorate the forest floor from late March to late May. Learn how Read more…

By FBMSP, 3 years ago
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Donations Needed for New Multipurpose Building

The Friends of Blue Mound State Park plan to replace our aging, undersized, poorly placed woodshed with a multipurpose building to supply firewood and ice to park visitors without getting in the way of the park entry gates. We are actively seeking donations from individuals or organizations that would like Read more…

By FBMSP, 3 years ago
Several pairs of cross-country skis standing on an upright rack
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It’s a Great Time to Hit the Ski Trails

Blue Mound State Park is known for its superb cross country skiing. The park often gets more snow than the surrounding area and the snow lasts longer. For the latest trail conditions check out the Madnorski website. Fat tire biking and snowshoeing are also popular at the park. For bike trail conditions Read more…

By FBMSP, 3 years ago
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Project Updates: Solar Panels and Park Entrance Sign

Here are a couple of recent projects of the Friends of Blue Mound State Park: The entrance station/office building now has solar panels. The park has a new entrance sign. Looking Ahead Given the current and continued uncertainty regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the scope of the Horrible Hilly Hundreds (HHH) Read more…

By FBMSP, 3 years ago
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