DNR Parks And Recreation News
What’s Happening In Wisconsin's State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas
 Accessible kayak launch at Mauthe Lake, Kettle Moraine State Forest-Northern Unit. / Photo Credit: Joe Giesfeldt
Magazine Helps Celebrate 125 Years For Wisconsin State Parks
-
Accessibility essentials: Wisconsin State Park System properties offer universally accessible recreation opportunities like playgrounds, beaches and kayak launches so everyone can enjoy the state’s great outdoors.
-
Parks for the party: State parks are terrific venues for weddings, birthday parties, family reunions and more. Learn how you can host your special event in the Wisconsin State Park System.
-
Take the path less traveled: Some of the more popular state properties can get a bit crowded in summer, but there are plenty of hidden gems to find your adventure with a bit more breathing room.
-
There for you: With volunteer efforts, fundraising and more, Friends Groups are key partners in helping to enhance the state park visitor experience.
-
A peek at parks: Come along for the ride as we go behind the scenes for a "day in the life” of one state parks superintendent.
-
Will it hurt me?: Fauna and flora are plentiful in the Wisconsin State Park System, and most encounters are harmless. But there are some things you’ll want to watch for in the outdoors — we’ll help you be prepared.
-
By the numbers: Take a look at what’s amazing about Wisconsin’s state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas, one number at a time.
Beyond the above stories, available both in print and in the digital issue online, the summer print magazine also has a special pull-out poster mapping all Wisconsin state properties. To get the latest issue delivered to your doorstep, subscribe online or call 1-800-678-9472 to sign up, renew or give a gift subscription.
Cover photo of Interstate Park by Bill McNee
|
Upcoming Events
There are so many events planned throughout the Wisconsin State Parks System this year, it's impossible for us to list them all here!
Find events that fit your interests and schedule at a park near you on our DNR Events calendar, updated daily.
Here is one event series we're especially excited about:
Invasive Species Awareness Weekend
This June 21-22, join in on the second annual Invasive Species Awareness Weekend! This weekend aims to raise awareness of the many invasive species that threaten our natural habitats and encourage folks to learn and take action. Events include educational programs, invasive species control events and more.
Find an Invasive Species Awareness Day event near you on the DNR Events calendar.
Love this newsletter? Forward it to a friend! Help your friends and family stay up-to-date with news, highlights and events from the Wisconsin State Park System with our OutWiGo newsletter. To subscribe for the newsletters, visit our sign-up page.
|