Recreation

North Country National Scenic Trail

The North Country National Scenic Trail is a premier hiking and backpacking trail that travels for more than 4,600 miles through eight northern states from Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota to the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. The North…

Wisconsin County Parks and Forests

In addition to Wisconsin State Parks, there are several county parks, forests and trails throughout the state for visitors to explore. Not all Wisconsin counties have county parks or forests. The following links all exit the DNR website:

Ice Age National Scientific Reserve

In 1964, the United States Congress authorized the creation of a cooperative reserve to protect, preserve and interpret world-class glacial landforms and landscapes. The Ice Age National Scientific Reserve was officially established in 1971 as an…

Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive

Enjoy the beauty, variety and geology of southeast Wisconsin by driving the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive. The 115-mile drive traverses six Wisconsin counties. The northern end begins near Elkhart Lake in northern Sheboygan County and the southern…

Photography Contests

Wisconsin is a beautiful state to photograph any time of year and there is no better place to enjoy the state’s seasonal offerings than Wisconsin’s State Parks. If you enjoy photography and would like to submit some of your best photos, check below…

Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council

On June 1, 2010, Wisconsin Act 394 created state statutes 15.347 (20) and 23.177 to form a Nonmotorized Recreation and Transportation Trails Council (NRTTC). The council carries out studies and provides advice and consultation to the legislature,…

Wisconsin State Trails Council

The State Trails Council (STC) was created by statute 15.347(16) in 1989. The council provides advice and consultation to the Department of Natural Resources on the planning, acquisition, development and management of trails in Wisconsin. The…

Lake Superior Water Trail - Wisconsin Segment

The Wisconsin segment of the Lake Superior Water Trail covers more than 400 miles of diverse shoreline from the City of Superior to the Montreal River at the Michigan border. The trail is an ongoing effort to connect the 3,000 miles of shoreline…

Lake Michigan State Water Trail

Recreation rules and permits

Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails have special rules to protect the safety of visitors and the environment. See Chapter NR 45 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code for the legal language or this page for the basic information about many rules…