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New “Lapham Peak Interactive” Website Featured on WTMJ4
Our new website, LaphamPeakInteractive.org, accessed primarily using QR-codes found on signs posted within the Park, was recently featured on the Morning Blend on WTMJ4. Friends of Lapham Peak Board Member, and the driver behind this new site, Melissa Jarecki, was interviewed and explained the motivation behind the site how we hope to engage our visitors at the Park with it. A link to The Morning Blend’s video of the video is here: https://www.tmj4.com/shows/the-morning-blend/new-self-guided-tour-of-lapham-peak-using-qr-codes-and-upcoming-events
Read More2022 Summer Solstice
Friday June 24th 6pm-9pm Join us and enjoy a wonderful evening with excellent food and beverages and wonderful friendly fellowship, with great live music, outside under (and around) the Mike Fort Shelter. Sponsored by the Friends of Lapham Peak, and local businesses. A fund raiser evening for the new Lapham Lodge! Sign up to help volunteer at this event:
Read MoreFeel the Burn 5K Run/Walk
“Feel the Burn” – our new 5K Run/Walk fundraiser to help us raise money needed to maintain our prairies and woodlands! June 25, 10am, online and paper registration available – see our web page for details and our brouchure! RACE RESULTS ARE HERE Thank you for your support!
Read MoreGet 2022 FrightHike Tickets Now!
The 23rd Annual Fright Hike will be held Oct 28 & 29! Get your Tickets now! (Prepurchased online tickets required for entry – see our website for details) Prices increase after Oct 13; this event usually sells out! www.FrightHIke.org FrightHike is produced annually by the Friends of Lapham Peak as a fundraiser for Lapham Peak Projects, including Snowmaking, and Habit Restoration.
Read MoreNature Center Grand Re-opening May 21 & 22
The Friends of Lapham Peak are proud to announce the GRAND REOPENING of the Hausmann Nature Center: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 HOURS 10-1 and 1-4at Lapham Peak Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest W329 N846 County Hwy C, Delafield, WI, 53018. Special admission to the park will be $5.00 (or go ahead and purchase a year membership sticker!) Grand Reopen Press Release Future …
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Read MoreWisconsin Friends Explore Challenge 2022
CHALLENGE 2022 Wisconsin currently has 66 state park units, covering more than 60,570 acres, 43 State Trails open to the public, covering more than 1,700 miles, and more than 6,000 campsites in the Wisconsin State Park System. That’s a lot to choose from! All of us have a favorite. Whether it’s a state park along the bluffs of the Mississippi River or along the shores of Lake Superior, or the Southern Kettle Morraine, or near …
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Read More2022 Candle Light Hike – a Huge Success!
About 1,000 visitors enjoyed a wonderful time hiking or skiing along candle lit trails at Lapham Peak on Saturday night, January 29th. While the temperature was about 20 degrees, we had a bonfire and hot chocolate and hot apple cider to keep us warm. Some people grilled food and others brought a meal or beverages and created a picnic setting for their friends and family. We thank the many volunteers and the Park Rangers, and …
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Read More2022 Lapham Loppet Results
Thanks to everyone who skied the 2022 Lapham Loppet! The money raised has been donated to our snowmaking expenses and projects. Your help to continue the snowmaking project is greatly appreciated! Results from the 2022 Loppet are here: 2022 LAPHAM LOPPET RACE (by time) 2022 LAPHAM LOPPET RACE (by class and place)
Read MoreCandlelight Hike & Ski at Lapham Peak, Jan 29th
January 29th at Lapham Peak, come and enjoy our Candlelight Hike and Ski, but be sure to obtain a free parking voucher ahead of time first, sooner than later! We have a limited supply and must limit attendance this year due to conditions. Get the details and FAQ here!
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