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☀️10 Free Things to Do at Lake Meyer Park this Summer
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Lake Meyer Park & Campground features hiking trails, natural areas, and multiple picnic shelters. There are tons of fun, free activities to find at Lake Meyer all summer long!
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1. Play on the playground
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Enjoy a nice summer day by playing on the playground. Or walk past the butterfly garden to explore the natural playground!
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2. Watch birds at the bird feeding station
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Find a variety of bird species at the bird feeding station outside the Winneshiek County Conservation Board office in the Lake Meyer Campground.
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3. Take a fun photo with the Butterfly Wings
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail or Monarch?! You choose which butterfly you want to be at the butterfly wing photo stands around the Jean Jenkins Memorial Butterfly Garden in the Lake Meyer Campground.
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4. Learn about lake restoration at the wetland kiosk
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
In recent years, Winneshiek County Conservation has completed several projects to restore Lake Meyer and its surrounding watershed. Learn more about this work at the wetland kiosk near the berm on the east trails.
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5. Hunt for geocaches around the park
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Visit geocaching.com or download the geocaching app to get involved in this fun worldwide scavenger hunt. See if you can find all of the hidden caches around Lake Meyer Park.
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6. Go foraging for wild black raspberries
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Look along the trails near the East Shelter in June and July for tasty black raspberries. Or visit Lake Meyer in the spring for other wild edible plants. Be sure you know what you are looking for and how to prepare it safely!
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7. Hike the trails
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Simply get out on the trails anywhere around Lake Meyer to enjoy the natural beauty of this park!
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8. Check out a book from the Little Free Library & find a spot to read
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Grab a book from the Little Free Library at the campground showerhouse! Then curl up at a sit-spot with a view of Lake Meyer and read all about the natural wonders of Winneshiek County.
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9. Build a shelter in the pine woods
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
Practice your primitive shelter building in the pine woods near the hiking trails north of Lake Meyer. Only use downed wood and take care not to harm the local plants or wildlife. When you are done with your shelter, spread out your materials to renew the natural look of the area.
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10. Walk the birdhouse loop
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
You've probably seen a birdhouse, but have you ever seen a butterfly house? Walk to birdhouse loop near Lake Meyer Nature Center to learn about all different kinds of wildlife houses.
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plus ⛺ Camping 🎣 Fishing 🛶 Kayaking & Canoeing and more!
2546 Lake Meyer Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA
You can also camp, fish, kayak, & canoe at Lake Meyer!