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Explore Wisconsin State Parks And Forests By Candlelight This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to participate in candlelight events this fall and experience our state-managed properties in a new light.
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Lake Kegonsa State Park Gets New Bike Trail Connection
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating the grand opening of Dane County’s Lower Yahara River Trail – Phase 2, which adds a new paved bike trail at Lake Kegonsa State Park and a trail connection to Fish Camp County Park.
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Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday At Wisconsin State Parks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday by making sure they understand the basics of wildfire prevention and practice fire safety while enjoying the outdoors.
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Rice Lake High School Student Wins 2025 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Rice Lake High School junior Evan Strand is the winner of the 2025 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.
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Plan Ahead For A Successful Fourth Of July Weekend Outdoors
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend by making camping reservations and purchasing their 2024 annual vehicle admission stickers and state trail passes online.
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Celebrate A Fireworks-Free Fourth Of July
With the Fourth of July weekend fast approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages the public to celebrate a fireworks-free holiday and keep fire safety in mind.
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Celebrate The First Annual Invasive Species Awareness Day At Wisconsin State Parks
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the first annual Invasive Species Awareness Day will take place across Wisconsin State Park properties on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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Travel Tips for Dealing with Crowds
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…
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