blue mound state park

7 places to stargaze around Madison

Light pollution is a hindrance to stargazing in Madison, but here are a few spots in the area where you can set up camp for a night of observing.

Light pollution is a hindrance to stargazing in Madison, but here are a few spots in the area where you can set up camp for a night of observing.

Snowmobilers asking for access to Blue Mound State Park

It is a debate over who should get to use the Blue Mound State Park. The Dane County Council of Snowmobiling Clubs is asking the DNR to open the park up to snowmobile use.  Others are asking the park remain a place for silent sports, like cross country skiing.