To celebrate the milestone, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a slew of events at the 50 state parks throughout the year. Not only will the year be full of special ...

Steve Schmelzer, the DNR Parks and Recreation Manager, said that more than 20 million people visit Wisconsin’s state parks and forests every year. The release highlights the park system’s ...

There you have it, folks – eleven of Wisconsin’s finest state parks, each one a natural masterpiece. Plot your path to adventure! This map is your key to smooth travels and exciting discoveries. So ...

Photo credit: Jeff S Rock Island is the hermit of Wisconsin’s state parks – no cars allowed, accessible only by ferry. It’s like stepping back in time, minus the inconvenient diseases and lack of ...

The Friends of Devil's Lake State Park group is hoping to increase volunteer opportunities and conservation efforts at the ...

MERRILL, Wisc. (WJFW) —This year, The DNR is celebrating the 125-year anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. They ...

This story was updated to correct a misspelling/typo. For more than 40 years, Jim Buchholz helped people make the most of Wisconsin's state park system as a Department of Natural Resources park ...

The DNR said entries should focus on outdoor recreation, animals or plants in Wisconsin. Here's how to participate.

The Chippewa Valley has two state parks: Lake Wissota located in Chippewa Falls and Brunet Island in Cornell. Interstate park is the oldest in Wisconsin. It opened in 1900 and is located near St ...

The start of a new year means the start of some new laws in the state of Wisconsin. In some states, Jan. 1 or July 1 are the standard dates for new laws to go into effect, Wisconsin's Legislative ...

This year is a landmark for the Wisconsin State Park System. It’s the 125 th anniversary of the first park — Interstate State Park — opening in the Badger State. To celebrate the milestone ...