State Forests_Topic Contact_NHAL Nature Center
- Crystal Lake Nature Center
- Phone: tel:+1-715-542-3923
Established in 1925 to protect the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish rivers, the Northern Highland American Legion (NHAL) State Forest occupies more than 232,000 acres in northern Wisconsin. The forest provides employment and economic support to rural and urban communities through the production of forest products, recreation and tourism.
Website: Northern Highland American Legion State Forest
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Learn more about astronomy and (on a clear night) look through a telescope at the stars.
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Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.
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Welcome in the New Year with DNR staff for a First Day Hike on the Fallison Lake Trail in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.
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Learn about the bats of Wisconsin, including species, threats, current research, local culture and community.
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Wisconsin is home to many unique furbearing species that thrive in all sorts of different habitats! Come learn about the state’s furbearers, where they live and how they thrive.
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Join forest staff to celebrate Smokey on his 80th birthday. Smokey will be making an appearance.