Parks
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Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) invite the public to the second annual Home and Habitat Fest, an event of free food, live music and family-friendly activities focused on housing and natural resources at Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Join us to learn about the steps to becoming a homeowner, resources to navigate rental issues and small steps everyone can take to improve habitat in their community.
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Accessibility
Peninsula State Park offers an array of accessibility opportunities and amenities, including accessible campsites at South Nicolet and Tennison Bay campgrounds, accessible fishing piers at Nicolet Bay and Weborg Point campgrounds, and a boat…
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Skip The Line This Holiday Weekend
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public to beat the crowds at state park properties this Labor Day weekend by purchasing their 2023 annual vehicle admission stickers online.
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Slinger High School Student Wins 2024 Wisconsin State Park And Forest Vehicle Admission Sticker Design Contest
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that Slinger High School sophomore Samantha Williams is the winner of the 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest vehicle admission sticker design contest.
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Honey Bees on State Land
Although honey bees have long been established in Wisconsin, they are not native to the United States. Native bee populations are experiencing declines, some precipitously, and there is evidence that honey bees compete with native bees for resources…
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DNR Reminds Bikers To Purchase State Trail Pass
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds outdoor recreators that 2023 state trail passes are available and may be required when exploring Wisconsin's state trails.
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Hammocking and Slacklining
Hammocks and slacklines are a great way to enjoy Wisconsin state properties. Hammocking is hanging a bed or couch made of canvas, netted cord, or similar material with cables attached to supports at each end. Slacklining is the activity or sport of…
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Celebrate Bearskin State Trail And Roche-A-Cri State Park Anniversaries
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate two Wisconsin state park milestones this weekend. Roche-A-Cri State Park will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and the Bearskin State Trail is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, June 3.
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Door County State Park Friends Groups Receive $250K From Room Tax
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce that the Friends groups at Newport, Peninsula, Potawatomi, Whitefish Dunes, and Rock Island state parks will receive a substantial contribution from Destination Door County (DDC).