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Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 6-7

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 14th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 6-7, 2026. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.

Recreation | Outdoor Recreation

DNR Celebrates The Importance Of Wisconsin’s Trails

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to get outdoors and recreate responsibly for National Trails Day on June 6. The state has thousands of miles of trails on public land for Wisconsinites to find their adventure.

Environmental Protection | Industry | Brownfields

DNR Awards Ready For Reuse Grant To Cuba City

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the award of a grant to the city of Cuba City in Grant County to support the cleanup of contamination at a property formerly used as an assisted living facility.

Endangered Resources

Slow Down: Give Turtles A Brake During Nesting Season

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to help turtles by slowing down on roadways, reporting crossings and protecting nests during turtle nesting season.

Monitoring | Public Health | Beaches

DNR Seeking Public Input On Great Lakes Beach Listings

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update its beach list to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer.