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Horribly Hilly Hundreds registration is open for past riders! Join us on June 13th for one of the Midwest’s toughest cycling challenges. Nearly 1,000 riders participate in this one-day challenge ride that serves as an important fundraiser for Friends of Blue Mound State Park.
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What’s Happening
- March Park Update
Blue Mound State Park staff have been cutting, chipping, and burning hazardous trees in the park. These trees primarily reside near the campground, picnic areas, and hiking trails. Clearing these trees from high-traffic areas helps Read more - Prairie Restoration – Upper Walnut Prairie
Sunday, March 1 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM Friends and volunteers cleared the undergrowth from about one acre of degraded woodland. At a later date, some larger non-prairie trees will be removed. This includes the Read more - Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe, and Hike Recap
We enjoyed a beautiful night for the Candlelight Ski, Snowshoe, and Hike event on February 7th. The mild weather and good trail conditions made it an enjoyable evening. We’re thankful to have enough snow for Read more