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What’s Happening In Wisconsin's State Parks,
Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas
 Dress for the weather and wear layers for fall paddling. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
There are few better ways to see fall color than from the water. Here are a few tips to stay warm and comfortable if you choose to hit the cooler water this season.
- Check the forecast and dress for the weather. For the most comfortable and safest experience, choose a day with low wind and sunny skies on a small, sheltered body of water and stay close to shore.
- Wear your life jacket, carry a safety whistle and share a plan with others for where you are going, how long you will be there and when they should expect to hear back.
- Keep your feet dry with a pair of waterproof boots. To prevent wind and lake spray chills, wear a waterproof rain jacket and waterproof pants to cover exposed skin, with quick-drying and sweat wicking base layers.
- Watch for sweat and condensation build-up within these layers which can further lead to a wet and cold experience. To avoid this, ensure ventilation/air flow into clothing layers when possible.
- For kayaking, neoprene drip-guards work well to minimize cold water rolling down the paddle onto your hands and arms. Remember, it's easier to stay dry than get dry once out on the water.
- Drink water and pack snacks to keep your body temperature regulated.
Recommended fall color from the water locations include Mirror Lake State Park (Baraboo), Lower Wisconsin State Riverway (Prairie Du Sac to the Confluence with the Mississippi River), and Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit (Hartford). Learn more about these properties on the DNR's Find a Park page.
Pursue A Career In The Outdoors With The Wisconsin DNR
The 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.
Park rangers are the face of the Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas. They are primarily responsible for customer service, facility and grounds maintenance and education within state-designated parks, forests, trails and recreation areas.
Park managers provide direction, oversight and hands-on management of some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. The DNR looks to park managers to direct staff, maintain safe, welcoming properties and meet a wide variety of customer expectations.
Park managers and rangers are both key in helping create inclusive, welcoming places for a diverse population of visitors to safely enjoy and study nature.
The DNR is currently hiring park rangers and/or managers at the following properties:
- Amnicon Falls State Park
- Governor Dodge State Park (multiple openings)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit
- Richard Bong State Recreational Area
To apply, visit Wisc.Jobs and search "Park."
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
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 Enjoy views of the water at Bohn Lake. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
Bohn Lake State Ice Age Trail Area
Whether you are looking for places to log miles for this year’s Mammoth Challenge or just for a great fall colors hike, this first of four articles featuring Ice Age Trail segments might serve as some inspiration.
This week’s featured segment is Bohn Lake. Located near Hancock, Wisconsin in Waushara County, it's a 5.3-mile drive southeast of Interstate Highway 39. This 1.8-mile Ice Age Trail segment is located entirely on a property type known as a State Ice Age Trail Area (SIATA). SIATAs are lands managed by the DNR Bureau of Parks and Recreation with the Ice Age Trail as the primary use.
There are two parking areas: one along Highway B, and the other on 9th Drive. The latter parking area includes a separate 0.2-mile connecting spur trail that has a compacted crushed-stone surface with a minimal running gradient.
The segment is along a subtle glacial feature known as a tunnel channel. An interpretive panel along the loop trail south of the lake describes this type of landform. Highlights of the hike include views of Bohn Lake and the rock garden, which the IAT passes through near Highway C.
As always, the Ice Age Trail is marked with yellow blazes. The Lake Loop is marked with white blazes. The spur trail is marked with blue blazes.
Public hunting is allowed on parts of the property that are more than 300 feet from the Ice Age Trail. Part of the property is also a designated State Natural Area.
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility Open House
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Besadny Anadromous Fish Facility in Kewaunee is having an open house.
The open house will feature lots of fun activities, such as wagon rides, t-shirt fish printing, guided facility tours, sturgeon adoption, fishing games, displays and demonstrations.
Open house visitors will also get a chance to watch Chinook salmon spawning and egg collection up close.
The facility is located at N3884 Ransom Moore Lane, Kewaunee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Find more events like this on the DNR Events webpage.
Govenor Dodge 75th Anniversary
Saturday, Oct. 7
All Day
Governor Dodge State Park is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Join us for a candlelight hike, bonfire and s'mores and naturalist programs. There is free vehicle admission and drop-in events all day long.
Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR
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