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wooded trail at lizard mound park in washington county

DNR Adds New Property In Washington County

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the department is resuming management of Lizard Mound County Park in Washington County.

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 11:00

Recreation | Parks

Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus To Be Relocated

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the Ice Age National Scenic Trail’s Eastern Terminus in Potawatomi State Park will be relocated this spring.

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 09:05

scenic overlook at Devil's Lake state park

Environmental Protection | Events | Parks

Celebrate Earth Day At Devil’s Lake State Park

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate Earth Day, Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in our Planet.”

Fri, 04/01/2022 - 13:30

Three kids shooting a bow and arrows at an archery competition.

Recreation |

Youth Archers Participate In DNR-Sponsored Virtual State Archery Tournament

Student archers from 51 public, private and home schools competed virtually in the state’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) tournament held March 11 -27, with competitors from Gilman, Sparta and Cadott taking top honors.

Fri, 04/01/2022 - 12:32

Prescribed Burn In Long-Leaf Pine Forest.

Safety | Open Burning

Be Fire Smart: Spring Is Wildfire Season In Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsinites that fire season is underway.

Fri, 04/01/2022 - 11:17

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