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    2023 State Trail Passes Available For Purchase

    ​​​​​​​The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds outdoor recreators that 2023 state trail passes are now available.

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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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    Registration Closes Soon For Happy Little 5K

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone that registration closes on March 1 for the Happy Little 5k, a race benefiting tree health in Wisconsin state parks. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds going toward tree health and protection across the state.

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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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    Observation Tower

    Potawatomi Observation Tower Closed Until Further Notice: The observation tower at Potawatomi State Park is closed due to significant wood decay. The DNR continues to consider the future of the tower and is committed to finding a path forward.…

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    Accessible Cabin Reservations Open Jan. 10

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be accepting reservations for accessible cabins at Wisconsin state park properties beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10. Applications can be mailed or dropped off at the state park, forest or recreational area you wish to reserve. Applications that are mailed must have a postmark of Jan. 10 or later to be accepted.

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    Celebrate Outdoors This Winter With Candlelight Events

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off on Jan. 7, 2023 and are scheduled at different locations through Feb. 25, 2023.

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    Proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan Modified And Approved By Wisconsin Natural Resources Board

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision was modified and subsequently approved by the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) during their Dec. 14, 2022 meeting.    The proposed Rib Mountain State Park Master Plan revision and NRB’s modification are available below

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    State Park And Forest Annual Admission Stickers And Trail Passes Available For Purchase On Nov. 25

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2023 state park and forest annual admission stickers and trail passes will go on sale Friday, Nov. 25.

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    Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced a pilot program to make state park and forest vehicle admission day passes available to 1,000 library card holders at 20 libraries across Wisconsin.

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