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Rock Stacking and Rock Throwing
Carefully constructed stacks of rocks along trails, sometimes called cairns, have been important wayfinding tools for hundreds of years, especially in areas where installing signposts isn’t feasible. Cairns that exist for wayfinding are official…
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Night Sky Viewing
Wildcat Mountain State Park is an excellent location to experience the awe and wonder of a truly dark sky! Take in the grand views of the night sky from the Upper Picnic Area Observation Point or wander under the stars on the Starlight Trail just…
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Equine Infectious Anemia Testing Requirements on DNR Lands
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is a viral disease affecting horses and other Equidae family members. EIA is found widely throughout the world. EIA is a reportable animal disease in all states and Wisconsin has requirements for testing.
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History
A partnership project between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Manitowish Waters Historical Society and the Frank B. Koller Memorial Library has created the Camp Mercer Interpretive Trail within the Northern Highland-American…
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Ramsar Wetlands
Did you know that Wisconsin has wetlands that have been formally recognized as Wetlands of International Importance? The Wisconsin DNR is proud to be a landowner of many of these sites. Read on to learn more about Ramsar and the important wetlands…
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Recreation
The Lizard Mound property is an Indigenous burial ground and cultural landscape, featuring one of the largest and most well-preserved effigy mound groups in the area. As a burial ground, the area is considered sacred by present-day Wisconsin tribal…
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Eagle Tower
Eagle Tower is open seasonally from approximately May 1 to Oct. 31. Weather permitting, the tower's open season may extend later into fall/winter until the first snowfall. Staff will also try to open the tower as early as can safely be allowed in…