Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Brittle Naiad
Photo credit: Paul Skawinski, Aquatic Plants of the Upper Midwest Brittle naiad is a submersed aquatic plant native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia. It was introduced to North America in the early 20th century and is primarily found…
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Hammocking and Slacklining
Hammocks and slacklines are a great way to enjoy Wisconsin state properties. Hammocking is hanging a bed or couch made of canvas, netted cord, or similar material with cables attached to supports at each end. Slacklining is the activity or sport of…
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Conservation Agriculture Opportunities
Do you need to rent land for your farming operation? Do you want to help manage the critical public land resources in Wisconsin? You can!Row crop, haying and grazing agreements with the DNR are excellent ways to expand your land base and assist…
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OutWiGo Exploration Maps
Are you looking to recharge at one of Wisconsin's state park properties? Check out some of the best cross-country ski trails, hiking and snowshoeing trails, sledding hills and other hidden gems on one of our winter exploration maps below…
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Check out Wisconsin State Parks at your Library
Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library is a collaborative effort between the DNR, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and many libraries around the state, to provide library cardholders the opportunity to check out a daily pass…
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OutWiGo Newsletter
To stay in touch with the Wisconsin State Park System, subscribe to the OutWiGo e-newsletter highlighting current happenings across the Wisconsin State Park System.Subscribe to OutWiGo NewsPast Newsletter Issues2025
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OutWiGo Green
Save the date for OutWiGo Green! This special event will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Ottawa Lake in Wisconsin's beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit. Event Overview OutWiGo Green - Save the Date Poster [PDF]
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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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State natural areas
NameAbleman's GorgeAbraham's Woods *Adiantum WoodsAlbany Sand Prairie & Oak SavannaAllen Creek WetlandsAllequash Lake
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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…