The work has begun on the new Eagle Tower structure at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. Crews started construction on the wooden framework for the ramp that leads to the tower last month and began on erecting the 60-foot tower on Wednesday. Friends of Peninsula State Park contributed $750,000 toward the $3.4 million Eagle Tower Project. Business Manager Steve Strucely shares the next step in the tower project.
The old Eagle Tower was taken down in 2016 after studies by the Wisconsin DNR determined that it was unsafe. The new tower and walkway are expected to be open for the spring of 2021, according to Strucely.
Photo credit: Chris Holicek