Hartman Creek State Park, covering 1,500 acres in Waupaca and Portage counties in Wisconsin, draws visitors for many reasons.
With six lakes within park boundaries or adjacent to it, a stream and several wetlands, well maintained campgrounds (even a teepee), swimming beach, historic log cabin, interpretive programs by a trained naturalist and natural beauty for all senses in all seasons, what is not to like?
The park also offers some great trails, including specialty trails. And though these draw users from all over the state, and beyond, they may be less well known than some of the other park features. They also are park assets that take maintenance, and offer some wonderful opportunities for volunteerism.
The park has about 10 miles of hiking trails, a 3-mile segment of the National Scenic Ice Age Trail, a 7.5-mile long horse trail, about 15 miles of off-road bike trail (including almost 10 miles of highly rated single track trail), all requiring regular maintenance and monitoring, and after storms, sometimes significant cleanup.
Though many folks love the park, not as many know the vital role that volunteers play in providing those rich outdoor experiences, or that they too could join the ranks of this invisible workforce. The Adopt a Trail program is one such opportunity to volunteer.
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