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An observation tower at a Door County State Park will reopen for the first time in eight years.
The Wisconsin DNR says the Potawatomi State Park tower has been closed since December 2017 after engineers found significant wood decay and unsafe conditions.
However, funding from the state has allowed it to reopen after intensive restoration work. DNR
Secretary Karen Hyun says, “Because of the governor’s leadership and the work of the DNR, DOA, contractors and advocates for the tower, we are now able to ensure the historic character of the tower is preserved for generations to enjoy.”
The towner will officially reopen once snow and ice are gone to allow for safe public access.
The reopening is planned for mid-April. In addition to the tower reopening, Governor Tony Evers and the DNR announced the inclusion of an additional project at Potawatomi State Park in the Capital Development Budget to create a fully accessible lookout that will provide a viewing experience to park users of all abilities.
The project will reappropriate the remaining dollars from the observation tower restoration, along with new dollars to fund the project.
