We began our retirement traveling close to home (our Watertown home at the time). We visited Aztalan State Park in rural Jefferson County. It is a large open area of ancient Native American burial mounds on the shore of the Crawfish River and has a remnant of an ancient wood pole stockade that has been refurbished. It is a nice quiet place to pass a couple of leisurely hours hiking and learning.

It is believed these mounds contain both human remains and those of pottery, weapons and utensils.

There is a picnic area with toilet facilities and an office/nature center in a trailer. We've also visited this park in the winter and snowshoed.

Adjacent to this site is a local historical site. It contains a church and some log outbuildings.