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    Honey Bees on State Land

    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…

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    DNR Reminds Bikers To Purchase State Trail Pass

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds outdoor recreators that 2023 state trail passes are available and may be required when exploring Wisconsin's state trails.

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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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    Celebrate Bearskin State Trail And Roche-A-Cri State Park Anniversaries

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate two Wisconsin state park milestones this weekend. Roche-A-Cri State Park will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and the Bearskin State Trail is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 3.

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    Door County State Park Friends Groups Receive $250K From Room Tax

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that the Friends groups at Newport, Peninsula, Potawatomi, Whitefish Dunes, and Rock Island state parks will receive a substantial contribution from Destination Door County (DDC).

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    Find Your Adventure Memorial Day Weekend In Wisconsin's Outdoors

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that popular parks like Devil's Lake State Park will likely have heavy crowds during the holiday weekend. The DNR encourages everyone to explore other state properties to avoid congestion at the most visited parks.

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    Peninsula State Park Selected As A 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to share that Peninsula State Park has been selected as a 2023 Spotlight site by the Leave No Trace organization.

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    Travel Tips for Dealing with Crowds

    With over 2.5 million visitors annually, Devil's Lake is the most-visited state park in Wisconsin. When you visit Devil's Lake State Park on weekends during the busy summer and fall seasons, you can expect long lines to enter the park, limited…

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    Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Expands

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the expansion of Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library. The program provides library cardholders the opportunity to check out day passes to state parks, forests and recreation areas.

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    DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2024 State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Contest

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting artwork entries from high school students for the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.

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