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Peninsula State Park Receives a 2010 Gold Seal Award for Best Children’s Programming

Posted Posted October 20, 2010 by Peninsula Friends

The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks created the Gold Seal Awards to recognize outstanding features, programs and events at State Parks, Forests, Trails, and Recreation Areas. The Award categories change each year. The public is invited to vote for their favorite property in each category.

This year, the categories were:

  • Best Green Initiative
  • Best Kayaking/Canoeing
  • Best Candlelight Event
  • Best Children’s Program
  • Best Special Event Venue
  • Best Day Use Park
  • Best View from a Campsite
  • Best Water Trail
  • Best Winter Camping Spot
  • Best Snowshoeing Trail

The awards will be presented at the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, October 22, 2010. Information for attending the banquet is found below.

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