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Moose Spotting!

Sep 7, 2023

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7 min read

Moose Spotting!

Watch out for... moose? PLUS 1800s Schooner found, trees that clean pollution, and ski lodge revival

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

News

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State Park Sticker Design Winner Announced

Aug 31, 2023

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7 min read

State Park Sticker Design Winner Announced

You gotta see this kid's design PLUS protecting turtles, wildfire smoke, and biking across WI

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Trips

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Wisconsin's affinity for lighthouses

Aug 10, 2023

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7 min read

Wisconsin's affinity for lighthouses

How many we have and how you can enjoy them today PLUS piping plover chicks, adaptive wheelchair donation, antlerless deer tags

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Hiking

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Hiking the North Country Scenic Trail

Jul 20, 2023

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8 min read

Hiking the North Country Scenic Trail

It's the longest national scenic trail in the US PLUS non-resident fees, Wisconsin TV show star, and summer nights

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

News

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Liquid Gold: Ranking Wisconsin's Lakes

Jul 6, 2023

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7 min read

Liquid Gold: Ranking Wisconsin's Lakes

Which ones are the clearest, murkiest, and deepest? PLUS what we're reading, suing the DNR, and smokey skies

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Hiking

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What is Parfrey's Glen?

Jun 21, 2023

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8 min read

What is Parfrey's Glen?

How to best explore this hidden gem PLUS chronic wasting disease, air quality, and missing boy

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Hunting

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WI Elk Population Grows

May 31, 2023

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7 min read

WI Elk Population Grows

The elk are having their moment PLUS free fun/fishing weekend, getting veterans outdoors, and spongy moths

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Entertainment

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Wisconsin Fish Fry's

May 3, 2023

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7 min read

Wisconsin Fish Fry's

Why are 'Scons so obsessed with Friday Fish Fry's PLUS bear spotting in Madison, IATA license plates available, and Northern Lights

Kevin Boyle
Kevin Boyle

History

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Wisconsin's State Bird

Mar 15, 2023

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8 min read

Wisconsin's State Bird

How the Robin scored this legendary status PLUS long-distance hiking event, cave secrets, and aggressive turkeys

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Foraging

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Wisconsin: Maple Syrup Sanctuary

Mar 8, 2023

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7 min read

Wisconsin: Maple Syrup Sanctuary

How maple syrup goes from tree to your pancake here in WI PLUS Seasonal State Park gigs, world record paddling, and stamp contest

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Winter

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The American Birkeibiner and Cross Country Skiing in Wisconsin

Feb 8, 2023

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6 min read

The American Birkeibiner and Cross Country Skiing in Wisconsin

Why February is the month of cross-country skiing in Wisconsin PLUS DNR hiring seasonal staff, DNR expands bear hunting in WI, and improvement projects approved

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Winter

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The History of Ice Fishing

Jan 18, 2023

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8 min read

The History of Ice Fishing

Why are so many 'Scons sitting over holes in the ice PLUS where to find snow, rare duck sighting, and changes to the DNR board

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Fall

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Wisconsin's First Thanksgiving

Nov 23, 2022

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5 min read

Wisconsin's First Thanksgiving

A pair of French explorers found themselves in dire straits PLUS a kayak trip nearly kills, wolf management

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

History

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Wisconsin and Daylight Savings

Nov 2, 2022

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7 min read

Wisconsin and Daylight Savings

Why do we change our clocks twice a year? PLUS poster contest now open, disabled access for the Apostle Islands, and a win for conservation

Kevin Boyle
Kevin Boyle

Outdoor Economy

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How viral marketing put Rhinelander - and its famed monster - on the map

Oct 26, 2022

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7 min read

How viral marketing put Rhinelander - and its famed monster - on the map

What is a Hodag? PLUS how much revenue is made from whitetail deer hunting, rent-a-state-park-pass, and stamp contest winner announced

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Hunting

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Bowhunting Wisconsin

Sep 21, 2022

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7 min read

Bowhunting Wisconsin

How thousands of hunters fill their freezers with ethically raised, "green" protein PLUS Ice Age Trail challenge, 39th Annual Colorama bike ride, and stocking Chinook salmon

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

How to

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Wisconsin's Elk: A Conservation Success Story

Aug 24, 2022

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10 min read

Wisconsin's Elk: A Conservation Success Story

Elk are making a comeback PLUS New merch, Ride Across Wisconsin, hunting webinar, and more!

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Trips

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Wisconsin's Rustic Roads

Aug 3, 2022

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7 min read

Wisconsin's Rustic Roads

Wisconsin's famous Rustic Roads PLUS national title in trap shooting and cleaning up the Mississippi River

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Parks

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Wisconsin's Forgotten State Park

Jul 27, 2022

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9 min read

Wisconsin's Forgotten State Park

How the lumber industry led to the long-gone Wisconsin state park PLUS Bear rescue, Learn to hunt, and glacially-inspired architecture

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Water Sports

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Sailing through Death's Door

Jul 20, 2022

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7 min read

Sailing through Death's Door

Why Death's Door has ship captains shaking in their rubber boots PLUS all-terrain wheelchairs, preserving the Ice Age, and Alewife die-offs

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Outdoor Economy

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Become an Outdoor-Woman: The program that gets women in the great outdoors

Jun 29, 2022

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7 min read

Become an Outdoor-Woman: The program that gets women in the great outdoors

Christine L Thomas' vision for more women getting involved in the outdoors PLUS Unusual sights from the Ice Age Trail, doe tags are being limited in the north, and a dog lover's guide to the State Parks

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Trips

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Rock Island: "The Last Remains of Old Door County"

May 25, 2022

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8 min read

Rock Island: "The Last Remains of Old Door County"

Looking for an island vacation? You're in luck - Rock Island State Park promises hiking, camping, and history on Wisconsin's eastern-most point of land PLUS Bear attack, Canoe museum season opener, and Free Fun Weekend

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Trips

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A Dive into the Driftless Area

May 4, 2022

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7 min read

A Dive into the Driftless Area

Thousands of years ago a glacier carved up our state. But it missed one area, known as the Driftless Area, which offers a glimpse of the prehistoric topography of our state's past.

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Outdoor Economy

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Earth Day's birthplace

Apr 20, 2022

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7 min read

Earth Day's birthplace

The world will celebrate Earth Day on Friday thanks to one visionary 'Scon PLUS turkey hunting kicks off, birds are getting the flu, and poster contest winners

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski

Parks

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Reveling in Wisconsin's Night Sky

Apr 6, 2022

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7 min read

Reveling in Wisconsin's Night Sky

Known as the birthplace of modern astrophysics, Wisconsin boasts one of the prettiest night skies around PLUS Earth Day, wildfire watch, and another thru-hiker on the IAT.

Forrest Koslowski
Forrest Koslowski
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