Beaver Dam is neighbor to the Horicon Marsh and State Wildlife Area. Over 10,000 years ago, glaciers carved out the basin that became Horicon Marsh. Through the years, this important wetland suffered a destructive history, but was protected and restored by a group of dedicated conservationists. Today, thousands of birds and people flock to Horicon Marsh, captivated by the sights and sounds of wildlife in action. •
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The Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center is conveniently located on Highway 28 between Horicon and Mayville as your first stop to grab maps, hop on the trails and visit the Explorium. The Explorium is a state-of-the-art, hands-on interactive exhibit. Immerse yourself in the history of the Horicon Marsh. Everything from mammoth smells to airboat rides await you in the Explorium. With over 300 species to its name, Horicon Marsh is a bird-watching paradise. Watch for colorful songbirds, like scarlet tanagers and blackburnian warblers, during spring migration. Keep an eye out for young during the summer from our nesting Canada geese, great blue herons and American white pelicans. You’ll be awestruck in autumn as thousands of geese, waterfowl and cranes migrate south. Marsh-wide, over ten miles of hiking trails and two boardwalks take you through different habitats and wildlife viewing areas. The Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area (southern third) is open for canoeing and kayaking down an approximately six-and-a-half-mile one-way paddle. Check out our website for the Paddling Trail Map, updates and suggestions! horiconmarsh.org Grab your bike and leave from the Education & Visitor Center to explore Mayville on the new Gold Star Memorial Trail and then connect to other routes around Horicon Marsh. Bike across Old Marsh Road in June, July and August or enjoy the ride on the Wild Goose Trail.
HORICON MARSH EDUCATION & VISITOR CENTER
N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI 53032 920.387.7889 Stay up to date with events, updates, hours and more at horiconmarsh.org All photographs by of Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center
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