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Bong State Recreation Area

Kansasville, WI
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3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Activities: Birdwatching
Description: Visitors to this recreation area have a wide choice of activities including cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, fishing, camping and swimming.
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Whitewater, Wisconsin
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

What can you say it's a year round outdoors get away from it for a day kinda place with an interesting history. It was supposed to be a jet fighter landing base in WWII named after a native Wisconsin "Ace" Mjr Richard I Bong. Stroll the 41 miles of trails, train your dogs or falcons, fly a model plane, rocket,... More

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Racine, Wisconsin
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Better than a park, better than a forest, this is a Recreation Area. There is swimming, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, dog training areas and ATV trails. Wow. More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I was not impressed,but my kids enjoyed it and talked about it for days. More

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chicago
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

good fishing and great for picnics, hiking and all outdoor More

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Waukesha, Wisconsin
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

We have been here many times. It is a bit more primitive than most camping areas, but nice nonetheless. Come for a day or the week....lots to do in the surrounding areas. More

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Kenosha, Wisconsin
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Hiking, camping, fishing, plenty of wildlife. Only 10 miles from the interstate, yet feels like a world away. Even the drive on Hwy 142 is relaxing. More

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Virginia
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

They have some water on the grounds, and it looks like people fish and hike there, but it isn't very interesting. Nothing special to do, and they charge to get in. Not exceptionally scenic. More

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SE Wisconsin
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Of all the Wisconsin State Parks, this is not one of my favorites. It's not particularly scenic as it was originally intended for fighter jet base so most of the trees have been removed. There is a small lake with a beach that is also not very nice. However, if you are looking for a wider variety of activities than... More

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