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{{Short description|State park in Dane County, Wisconsin}}
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'''Governor Nelson State Park''' is a {{convert|422|acre|ha|sing=on}} [[Wisconsin]] [[List of Wisconsin state parks|state park]] in [[Waunakee, Wisconsin|Waunakee]], [[Dane County, Wisconsin]] on the shore of [[Lake Mendota]]. It is named for former [[List of Wisconsin Governors|Wisconsin Governor]] [[Gaylord Nelson]]. On most days the [[Wisconsin State Capitol]] building can be seen in nearby [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]]. Common activities include [[boating]], [[fishing]], [[picnic]]king and [[swimming]]. There is also a [[boat]] launch and a swimming area for [[pet]]s. Away from the [[lake]] one can find restored [[prairie]] and [[savanna]], [[effigy mound]]s, [[hiking]] trials and [[Cross-country skiing|ski trails]]. Governor Nelson State Park is one of the few Wisconsin state parks that does not allow overnight [[camping]].
'''Governor Nelson State Park''' is a {{convert|422|acre|ha|adj=on}} [[Wisconsin]] [[List of Wisconsin state parks|state park]] located outside of [[Waunakee, Wisconsin|Waunakee]], [[Wisconsin]] in the town of [[Westport, Wisconsin|Westport]] on the north shore of [[Lake Mendota]]. It is named for former [[List of Wisconsin Governors|Wisconsin Governor]] [[Gaylord Nelson]]. On most days the [[Wisconsin State Capitol]] building can be seen in nearby [[Madison, Wisconsin|Madison]]. Common activities include [[boating]], [[fishing]], [[picnic]]king and [[human swimming|swimming]]. There is also a [[boat]] launch and a swimming area for [[pet]]s. Away from the [[lake]] one can find restored [[prairie]] and [[savanna]], [[effigy mound]]s, [[hiking]] trails and [[Cross-country skiing|ski trails]]. Governor Nelson State Park is one of the few Wisconsin state parks that does not allow overnight [[camping]].{{citation needed|date=May 2017}}


==History==
Below are some examples of some of the natural beauty that can be seen at the park.

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A portion of the site of the park originally hosted a boys' camp called Camp Indianola.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://isthmus.com/news/cover-story/lowell-frautschi-sets-the-record-straight-on-orson-welles-time-in-madison/|title=Lowell Frautschi sets the record straight on Orson Welles' time in Madison|last=Levitan|first=Stu|date=2013-08-09|website=Isthmus|access-date=2019-05-13}}</ref> [[Orson Welles]] was a camper at the camp in his youth. The camp closed in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/city-life/4-memories-and-milestones-from-1967/502811417|title=Four Memories and Milestones from 1967|website=Madison Magazine|date=19 July 2017|access-date=2019-05-13}}</ref>
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Image:Gov_Nelson jh01.JPG|The old and the new
{{gallery|mode=packed|align=center|width=165|height=165
Image:Gov_Nelson jh02.JPG|Wildflower view
Image:Gov_Nelson jh03.JPG|Lone prairie oak
|Image:Gov_Nelson jh02.JPG|Wildflower view
Image:Gov_Nelson jh04.JPG|Early blooms on the prairie
|Image:Gov_Nelson jh03.JPG|Lone prairie oak
Image:Gov_Nelson jh05.JPG|Thawing oaks
|Image:Gov_Nelson jh04.JPG|Early blooms on the prairie
Image:Gov_Nelson jh06.JPG|Early spring in the marsh
|Image:Gov_Nelson jh06.JPG|Early spring in the marsh
Image:Gov_Nelson jh08.JPG|Spring forest bloom
|Image:Gov_Nelson jh08.JPG|Spring forest bloom
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==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/govnelson/ Governor Nelson State Park] official website
* [http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/govnelson/ Governor Nelson State Park] official website

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Latest revision as of 22:16, 1 August 2023

Governor Nelson State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Summer meadow view.
Map showing the location of Governor Nelson State Park
Map showing the location of Governor Nelson State Park
Map showing the location of Governor Nelson State Park
Map showing the location of Governor Nelson State Park
Location5140 County Highway M, Waunakee, Dane County, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, United States
Coordinates43°8′6″N 89°26′11″W / 43.13500°N 89.43639°W / 43.13500; -89.43639
Area422 acres (171 ha)
Established1975
Named forGaylord Nelson
Governing bodyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Governor Nelson State Park is a 422-acre (171 ha) Wisconsin state park located outside of Waunakee, Wisconsin in the town of Westport on the north shore of Lake Mendota. It is named for former Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson. On most days the Wisconsin State Capitol building can be seen in nearby Madison. Common activities include boating, fishing, picnicking and swimming. There is also a boat launch and a swimming area for pets. Away from the lake one can find restored prairie and savanna, effigy mounds, hiking trails and ski trails. Governor Nelson State Park is one of the few Wisconsin state parks that does not allow overnight camping.[citation needed]

History[edit]

A portion of the site of the park originally hosted a boys' camp called Camp Indianola.[1] Orson Welles was a camper at the camp in his youth. The camp closed in 1967.[2]

  • Wildflower view
    Wildflower view
  • Lone prairie oak
    Lone prairie oak
  • Early blooms on the prairie
    Early blooms on the prairie
  • Early spring in the marsh
    Early spring in the marsh
  • Spring forest bloom
    Spring forest bloom

References[edit]

  1. ^ Levitan, Stu (August 9, 2013). "Lowell Frautschi sets the record straight on Orson Welles' time in Madison". Isthmus. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
  2. ^ "Four Memories and Milestones from 1967". Madison Magazine. July 19, 2017. Retrieved May 13, 2019.

External links[edit]

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