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…
A long tradition at the park is the June trail run, a fundraising event for the Friends of Blue Mound State Park. There are two runs, one about 9K and one about 18K. They are both beautiful, challenging routes through the park with a good party afterward! Run or volunteer! Read more…
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…
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. Wisconsin Wildflowers Read more…
The Horribly Hilly Hundreds will return to June in 2022! Save the date for June 18, 2022. Check back for registration information.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…