Natural Bridge State Park

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Natural Bridge State Park - Discover one of the oldest sites of human habitation in the Midwest, where soot from the campfires of the earliest inhabitants, 10,000 to 12,000 years old, is still visible on the soft sandstone walls. Established in 1973, Natural Bridge State park encompasses about 530 acres, including a 60-acre scientific area. A self-guided nature trail explains the many ways native plants were used throughout history by Native Americans and early European settlers. A two mile hiking trail passes through the woods to the Bridge and outcropping where the signs of the earliest inhabitants, dating back to almost 9000 B.C. have been discovered. Animal remains found at the site to-date include 15species of mollusks, and 50 vertebrate species including remains of passenger pigeon, turkey, elk, wolf, bobcat, fisher, marten and mountain lion / Cty. Hwy. C, Leland WI / 608-356-8301