Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine
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Change in the air
Craig Czarnecki and Lindsay Haas THOMAS MEYERWisconsin has the Clean Air Act to thank for ensuring fresh, clean air at spaces such as Black Earth Rettenmund Prairie State Natural Area. Step outside today and take a breath. This is some of the…
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Head Outdoors for Inspiration
Kathryn A. Kahler and Andrea Zani DNR FILESWords of encouragement await visitors to the new outdoor Nature Explore Classroom at Richard Bong State Recreation Area near Burlington. “Come to the woods, for here is rest,” John Muir once said. “There…
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Magazine Archives
The Department of Natural Resources has been keeping the public informed through a regular print periodical for more than 100 years.
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Outside in Wisconsin
© ANDY MANIS Before heading to the U.S. Senate and initiating the first Earth Day, Gaylord Nelson spent a pair of two-year terms as governor of Wisconsin, 1959-62. He championed the state’s natural resources and public lands.
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Taste of Wisconsin
Kyle Cherek © LINDA FRESHWATERS ARNDT There have been many things said over the eons about spring — ephemeral and more mercurial of a season than any other.
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Your Outdoors
Story and photo by Larry Yellen I had hit the road early on this frosty March morning, heading out from my vacation home in Wisconsin’s Driftless Region, where I escape Illinois for some first-class fly fishing. My plan was to drive just beyond…
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Readers Write
Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine encourages reader photos and feedback. On this page, you will find letters that appeared in the last two years. Older letters from recent past issues may be found online here. Other magazine issues, including…
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A message from the Secretary
© MIKE GORSKI This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day — a milestone certainly worth celebrating.