Parks

State Park Sticker Design Winner Announced

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

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

Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library

The library can get you into state parks for free PLUS falling loons, 22 million trees planted, and hunter instruction certification

First Annual State Park Poll

What's your fav State Park? PLUS New class of game wardens, Work, Play, Earth Day, and Office of Outdoor Recreation

Rock Climbing Devil's Lake State Park

How to rock climb Devil's Lake and its famous purple quartzite PLUS DNR wins awards, Lake Michigan road trip, Wisconsin's last wild lakes

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

New updates to WI State Parks

Wisconsin's State Parks are getting a major upgrade PLUS Elk tag winners, ribbon cutting ceremony, and fish consumption study

Exploring the Apostle Islands

Way up nort' there's a magical chain of islands PLUS Living with Lyme's Disease, poachers, and the Lake Express

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

State Park Availability Alerts

If you haven't booked your summer campsites in Wisconsin, it's not too late PLUS Lyme disease, Sparta-Elroy Trail reopening, and elk hunting

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.

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.

Camping Wisconsin's Wildlands

Where to pitch your tent on your upcoming camping trip PLUS Crane hunting controversy, volunteering, and warming weather woes

🌲 Extreme Makeover: State Park's Edition

🌊 Lake Superior's winter gem