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New 2026 Accessible Pier & Path Project
The Friends of Lapham Peak are launching an exciting 2026 project to replace the aging fishing pier at Lupo Pond with a modern, fully accessible pier that meets ADA/ABA guidelines. The new pier will be located on the south side of the pond and connected to the Lapham Lodge sidewalk by a smooth asphalt path, ensuring easy access for visitors of all abilities. The project is estimated at $65,500, with a $20,000 matching Knowles-Nelson Friends […]
New Park Merchandise at the Office
New merchandise provided by the Friends of Lapham Peak, is available at the Lapham Peak front Park office. The profits from these sales benefit projects and services directly at Lapham Peak. Stop in and see the options and colors. Mugs, Prairie Seeds, Hoodies (pullover or zippered), fluffy deluxe knit caps, as well as lined knit caps (in many colors and variations), T-shirts (long and short sleeved), neck-gaiters, mugs, and stainless-steel thermos bottles, and baseball style […]
July 11, 10:00am, Feel the Burn 5K Run/Walk
July 11, 2026 “Feel the Burn” 5k Run/Walk REGISTRATION is OPEN for this years “Feel the Burn” 5K run/walk. This event’s profits stay here at Lapham Peak and help off-set the costs of managing, burning, planting, etc., the Prairies at Lapham Peak. One of the most important parts of prairie restoration and maintenance involves fire. Prescribed burning allows natural prairie grasses and flowers to thrive while suppressing invasive species like thistle, buckthorn, honeysuckle, boxelder, and […]
2026 April Newsletter
Below is our April 2026 Newsletter. Check out the our upcoming events, and summaries of recent accomplishments!! See you at the park! Rita Keber and John Hillmer FLP Newsletter April 2026 (Current and past Newsletters are Here)
2026 Candlelight Hike/Ski
2026 Candlelight Hike & Ski Saturday, January 31st It was a beautiful evening at Lapham Peak, not too cold, and we estimated that over 750 people attended. We had 2 trails, and some people did both. Both trails were lit with luminaries. One trail on snow went up the Purple Trail (up Asthma Hill) and then looped back down by the Butterfly Garden using Pileated Path (the return trail portion of the Purple Trail to […]
2025 Winter Newsletter
Below is our Winter 2025 Newsletter. Check out the new merchandise, and merchandise on sale at the park entrance office along with lots of gift suggestions. We also have some 125th DNR Anniversary merchandise available at the office. Help is appreciated for winter events such as the Lapham Loppet and the Candlelight event, both in January 2026. See you at the park! Happy Holidays, Rita Keber and John Hillmer FLP Newsletter Dec. 2025
First Day Hike
The Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter of the Ice Age Trail Alliance will again be hosting hikes at Lapham Peak, starting at 11am on January 1st. Three hike options (lengths) will be led by members from the IATA. Follow the signs in the Park to the event A bonfire with hot chocolate will be provided
2025 Fall Newsletter
Below is our Fall 2025 Newsletter. Hello Friends Member, Below is the September newsletter informing you all regarding the events sponsored by the Friends that are happening this fall. Here are some highlights: Women, plan to attend our second annual “Women and Wine in the Woods;” mark your calendar for September 25th. A fun night to get together and make friends. Colorama – October 4th – many volunteers are needed to help and provide cookies, […]
Lapham Lodge Donor Wall Art/Tree Key
J.S. Hallett, who we commissioned to create the Donor Wall that’s in the new Lapham Lodge, has a key to the levels of the Donations and the Trees that were used from the park, to create each of the Bark castings. Click Image or use QR Code to see Key to Donations and Tree locations
Lapham Peak Volunteer Receives Award
Michael Neimon received a 2025 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Invasive Species Action Award, which was presented at the Wisconsin Cranberry Research Station near Black River Falls, on June 4, 2025. Mike is one of Lapham Peak State Park’s regular “Buckthorn Buster” volunteers. He was nominated by John Hillmer, who is the park’s Habitat Restoration Coordinator and President of the Friends of Lapham Peak. The Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise newspapers ran a nice article […]