Outdoor Recreation
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Keep Safety Top Of Mind As Weather Fluctuates
With temperatures warming, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to keep safety top of mind when heading outside.
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Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Returns For 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas.
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Viewing Blind Reservations Opening Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1. Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds are available from April 1 through May and Namekagon Barrens and from March 21 through May at Crex Meadows.
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DNR Reminds The Public To Move Over For Emergency Vehicles, Workers On Trails, Waterways
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges people traveling on roadways, waterways and recreational trails to remember the Move Over Law, which requires drivers and operators to take actions to avoid any possible collisions with stopped emergency vehicles or workers.
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Weekend Storms And Flooding Cause Damage At State-Managed Properties
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that recent storms have damaged numerous state-managed properties, including state parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas.
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Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair starts today, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers July 31 - Aug. 10. This year is the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System, and the DNR will be celebrating this milestone at the State Fair.
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Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure In Wisconsin During Free Fun Weekend, June 7-8
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to head outdoors for the 13th annual Free Fun Weekend happening June 7-8, 2025. State Park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all visitors.
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Enjoy An Outdoor Adventure With Natural Resources Foundation Field Trips
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to explore Wisconsin with a Natural Resources Foundation (NRF) Field Trip.
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DNR Seeking Public Comment For Environmental Assessment Of Marathon County Shooting Range Grant Project
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed issuance of a grant award through the DNR Shooting Range Grant Program.
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Find Your Adventure With The DNR At Wisconsin State Fair
The Wisconsin State Fair starts this week, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is excited to announce the agency will be on-site to engage with fairgoers Aug. 1-11.