Governor Nelson State Park

We were looking for a place not too far away to get out and enjoy our recent snow. Given we had just bought a state park pass we decided to go to the close-by Gov Nelson Park to cross country...

I had a terrific hike in this small, off the beaten path, park. It is located on the banks of Lake Mendota, near Madison, WI. We were staying at the Holiday Inn in Middleton, and I decided to...

Fun place to go for cross country skiing. You just need a state park pass but no additional fees to ski there. They have a variety of groomed trails spanning from easy (flat) to moderate...

Governor Nelson is a short drive north around Mendota and features hiking trails, a beach, a pet swimming area, a pavilion and picnic tables, a boat launch, and an accessible fishing pier. The...

Not sure why the category is skate park... it's a *state* park. We walked around on a gorgeous mid October day. The beach was completely empty, there were a couple families at the play park and...