Trips

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

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

What is Parfrey's Glen?

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

Hiking the Ice Age Trail

1,200 miles. 30+ counties. Countless wildlife PLUS wolf updates, watch out for turtles, and state park funding

Planning the perfect WI bike trip

How to get out der PLUS Canadian wildfire smoke, maintenance costs, and leave no trace spotlight

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

Wisconsin's must-see frozen waterfalls

Wisconsin is home to the 4th-tallest frozen waterfall east of the Rockies PLUS wild birds in urban places, State Park and Forest admission stickers available, population of hunters on the decline

Exploring Wisconsin's Underworld

What do you get when you combine water, wind, and rock over millions of years? PLUS Adventure wheelchair gifted to vet, tree stand warning for hunters, and fish die-offs

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 Rustic Roads

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

New adventure cycling/bikepacking routes in Wisconsin

New long-distance US and WI bike routes are being proposed PLUS boat thief,

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

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.

Biking Wisconsin's Trail-Rails

WI is known as the birthplace of the Rail-Trail movement, where abandoned railways were converted into trails for folks to delight in our nation's railway history while gettin' out der PLUS saving bees, winter severity and impact on Deer, and leftover Turkey tags

Hiking the Ice Age Trail

1,200 miles. 30 counties. Countless wildlife. The Ice Age Trail is Wisconsin's premier hiking trail, and it all started 10,000 years ago PLUS Ride Across Wisconsin, campsite availability alerts, and park admission sticker design contest

Camping Wisconsin's Wildlands

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

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