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2024 State Park Accessible Cabin Reservations Open Jan. 10
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting 2024 reservations for accessible cabins at Wisconsin state park properties the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 10.
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Experience Winter In A New Light With DNR Candlelight Events
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate the outdoors this winter at any of the several candlelight events happening across Wisconsin. These events kick off on Jan. 6, 2024 and are scheduled at different locations through March 2024.
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DNR Announces Temporary Trail Closures At Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that portions of the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Pike Lake Unit will be temporarily closed for public safety during a timber harvest at any time that the ground freeze allows from now through March 2024.
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Buckhorn State Park Receives Adaptive Wheelchair To Expand Access To The Outdoors
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Buckhorn State Park has been selected to receive an outdoor wheelchair through a grant from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund and administered by the National Association of State Park Directors.
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OutWiGo To Wisconsin State Parks On New Year's Day
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages Wisconsinites to join the DNR at one of several First Day Hikes scheduled at state properties on New Year's Day.
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DNR Approves Master Plan Variances For Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest And Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has approved master plan variances at two state properties that will create additional ATV/UTV routes and trails within the areas. The variances apply to the Northern Highland – American Legion State Forest Master Plan and the Willow Flowage Scenic Waters Area Master Plan.
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Gifts and Bequests
Thank you for considering making a gift or bequest to Wisconsin's state parks through your estate. Your generosity helps support Wisconsin's beautiful state parks, forests, recreation areas and trails for future generations.
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National Park Service Awards Semiquincentennial Grant To Aztalan State Park
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced it will receive a grant of $306,582 from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program for site enhancements at Aztalan State Park, a National Historic Landmark site in Jefferson County.
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Overnight Parking on DNR lands
Overnight parking is allowed in certain parking lots at Wisconsin state properties for visitors who are out backpacking or on a multi-day paddle trip. If choosing to park overnight, we recommend following a few best practices.
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Start Your Career In The Outdoors With The Wisconsin DNR
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (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.