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DNR Approves Master Plan Variances For Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest And Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved master plan variances at two state properties that will create additional ATV/UTV routes and trails within the areas. The variances apply to the Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest Master Plan and the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan.
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Gifts and Bequests
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.
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National Park Service Awards Semiquincentennial Grant To Aztalan State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will receive a grant of $306,582 from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program for site enhancements at Aztalan State Park, a National Historic Landmark site in Jefferson County.
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Overnight Parking on DNR lands
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.
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Start Your Career In The Outdoors With The Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring park managers and park rangers at some of Wisconsin’s premier natural properties across the state. These roles are a great entry point for people looking to start or advance their careers in the popular and rewarding field of outdoor recreation.
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Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the second annual Home and Habitat Fest, an event of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and natural resources at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Join us to learn about the steps to becoming a homeowner, resources to navigate rental issues and small steps everyone can take to improve habitat in their community.
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Accessibility
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…
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Skip The Line This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Labor Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online.
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Slinger High School Student Wins 2024 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Slinger High School sophomore Samantha Williams is the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.