On May 15, 2025, a fire occurred on the bridge over Tank Creek located on the Great River State Trail. The fire was extinguished by the Trempealeau, Onalaska and Holmen fire departments. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Based…
With over 600,000 visitors and over 100 programs annually, Kohler-Andrae State Park is one of the most popular parks in Wisconsin. When you visit Kohler-Andrae State Park on weekends, holidays and hot summer days, you can expect long lines entering…
Ready to explore Wisconsin's state parks? We can help you plan the perfect outdoor adventure.
As part of the continuing implementation of the 2018 master plan, Peninsula State Park will work to improve the trail system to improve trail sustainability and visitor experience.
Thank you for considering making a gift or bequest to Wisconsin's state parks through your estate. Your generosity helps support Wisconsin's beautiful state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails for future generations.
Overnight parking is allowed in certain parking lots at Wisconsin state properties for visitors who are out backpacking or on a multi-day paddle trip. If choosing to park overnight, we recommend following a few best practices.
Peninsula State Park offers an array of accessibility opportunities and amenities, including accessible campsites at South Nicolet and Tennison Bay campgrounds, accessible fishing piers at Nicolet Bay and Weborg Point campgrounds, and a boat…
Although honey bees have long been established in Wisconsin, they are not native to the United States. Native bee populations are experiencing declines, some precipitously, and there is evidence that honey bees compete with native bees for resources…