Events

Kids to the Park Day:  Kite Fly! Saturday, May 18th Meet at Shelter 3 to make your own kite or purchase a pre-made kite!  Enjoy the weather and see if you can get your kite to fly! All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, May 21st Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, May 21st!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm to get your safety vest and other gear. Please wear bright colors, apply tick protection, wear proper footwear and bring water! For everyone's safety, please … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

Sunset Campground Opens!!! Thursday, May 23rd As of Thursday, May 23rd, all RBSRA campgrounds will be open!! Firewood is sold year-round at the Molinaro Visitor Center/Headquarters parking lot through a firewood vending machine which is open 24/7. You can pay with any major credit card or debit card, but sorry, not by cash. For RBSRA … Continue reading "Sunset Campground Opens!!"

Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!! Meet behind the Visitor Center to paint peace poles and special kindness rocks!  Put your creative cap on and leave your mark at the park! … Continue reading "Peace Poles & Kindness Rocks!!!"

  Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, May 25th Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Memorial Day Hike!!! Monday, May 27th Join us for an afternoon spring hike on Memorial Day!  Meet at the Vista Trailhead and prepare to learn about the unique history of … Continue reading "Memorial Day Hike!!!"

Homestead Days Join us for a day celebrating homesteading through the decades! Dress up like an original Brighton settler, play games, and create a nature journal! Meet at 10 a.m. … Continue reading "Homestead Days"

Live Animal Encounter - Reptiles & Amphibians!!! Saturday, June 1st Learn all about our education ambassador reptiles and amphibians!  Watch their feeding routine and learn all about the care of … Continue reading "Live Animal Encounter – Reptiles & Amphibians!!!"

Adopt a Highway!!! Tuesday, June 4th Please join us for Adopt a Highway on Tuesday, June 4th!  Please arrive at the Bong Visitor Center parking lot promptly at 5:00 pm … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway!!!"

  Plant-It or Pick-It! Saturday, June 8th Learn about native and invasive plant species that can be found at the park, then get outside to plant and pick!   Try … Continue reading "Plant-It or Pick-It!"