Making the perfect loop with your pooch Lakeshore State Park is a very accessible nature loop for you and your dog when you want to get some outdoor time close to the city. The park provides many opportunities for sniffing, which not only can calm your dog, but is also an important mental stimulus for […]
We’d love to hear from you! When you think about helping out Lakeshore State Park, what do you picture? Do you want to work inside at your desk or outside in nature? Parts of the year or year-round? Using your experience or learning new skills? Whatever your answer, you’re in luck. When you volunteer with […]
It was a brisk, sunny Groundhog Day at Lakeshore State Park, but that didn’t keep some adventurous hikers away. DNR Park Educator Leah Anderson led the way along with nature photographer Eddee Daniel. To see more and read more about that beautiful day at the park, please go to Eddee’s blog: A Wealth of Nature. Lately though, the weather […]
At this time of year, you might think there’s not much to see at Lakeshore State Park. You won’t find the abundance of greenery and the flurry of bird activity that are typical during warmer months. But look more closely, and you might be surprised. We talked to Park Manager Elaine Zautke, who clued us in […]
Hello – I’m not a fan of extreme cold but I like winter, and am happy to finally see snow once again blanketing the beautiful prairies in Lakeshore State Park! I hope you enjoy the winter wonderland as much as I do. You may have noticed that we don’t send a newsletter in January. Our volunteer […]
As we roll into the new year, the Friends of Lakeshore State Park thank all who have joined in our efforts to support this special place on the lake. Through the generosity of many, we helped support 125 educational programs for over 3,000 youth and adults at the Park. And we’ve started planning for even more programs in 2023, all at no fee. […]