Nelson Dewey State Park is a delightful mix of history and scenery dedicated to Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first elected governor. The land was once part of Dewey’s 2,000-acre estate and went through a succession of owner’s before the land was purchased for a state park. Today the main park area, with its campgrounds, overlooks, and hiking trails, is across County Highway VV atop the bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Dewey’s Stonefield. This is a comprehensive hike that visits all of the main attractions of the park and traverses the gorgeous wooded ridge. The views over the river are spectacular.