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Ron Noe went for a hike
April 25, 2026
Hike around Roche-A-Cri State Park.
Hiked some of the trails, observed the ancient petroglyphs and climbed 303 steps to the top of the Roche-A-Cri Bluff for a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Learned more about prehistoric glacial Lake Wisconsin and the formation of the sandstone that wore away to form the bluff. Highly recommended
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Ron Noe went for a hike
April 24, 2026
Hike up and around Petenwell Rock
This 1 mile hike is for people that like a little adventure. I am a very healthy and active 65 year-old and though I did not find it strenuous it was precarious and fun. As I approached the base of the Ridge that makes up the rock I went to…
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Ron Noe went for a hike
April 23, 2026
Hiked from campsite in Buckhorn state park around a pond and to the observation tower. 3.3 miles; a nice start to the weekend.
The park is in transition. Oak forest is in transition; oaks dying from oak wilt but rangers are doing some burning and transitioning from Dense oak to oak Savana.
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Ron Noe went for a hike
January 13, 2026
Walk around Fowler Lake in Oconomowoc
Nice leisurely walk around the lake. Beautiful views of the lake and homes on the way; stop in for a coffee downtown when done.
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Ron Noe went for a hike
January 7, 2026
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We decided to check out the park and started at the main activity center. We followed the main gravel path across the park to the other parking lot that has an observation deck and heated bathroom, which appeared very new. We then returned and hiked some of the side trails.…
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Ron Noe went for a hike
December 22, 2025
John Muir Trail Orange Loop.
Mix of deciduous and pine with a rolling twisting trail
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Ron Noe went for a hike
November 19, 2025
Hike picnic point and around the peninsula.
Awesome, great area to hike. Stay on main trail or explore more rustic paths. Great views of the lake and city across the water.
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