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    America's State Parks America's State Parks promote and advance the state park systems of America for their own significance, as well as for their important contributions to the nation’s environment, heritage, health and economy. America's State…

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    State Trails

    Biking the 400 State Trail Photo credit: DNRWisconsin has 44 State Trails open to the public. There are 43 land-based trails covering more than 1,700 miles. Thirteen of these trails are managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and…

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    Weddings

    Many couples hold wedding ceremonies and receptions surrounded by the natural beauty of Wisconsin state parks. If you are planning a simple event for a small group, you may conduct the wedding in just about any public place in the property. If you…

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    Day Use Facilities

    Many Wisconsin state parks and forests have facilities that can be reserved for large group picnics, family reunions, weddings and other events. All Wisconsin state parks and forests have picnic areas, and nearly all of them are accessible to people…

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    Off-highway motorcycle trails

    This listing describes more than 750 miles of trails available for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) riding. Below is a brief explanation of the trail and the trail manager contact.There can be some confusion as to what portions of a trail may be open to…

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    Horseback Riding

    Horseback riders can ride on more than 700 miles of trails in Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas and unsurfaced trails on former rail lines. This page lists places with a mile or more of horse trails. Six of these properties offer a…

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    Hiking

    Wisconsin's state parks and forests protect the most beautiful parts of the state, offering some of the best trails for exploring the outdoors. Whether hiking for a short distance or a multi-day excursion, hikers can find more than 2,700 miles of…

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    Hunting and trapping in Wisconsin State Parks

    State parks hunting and trapping time frame State park maps State trail maps State Ice Age Trail Area and North Country Trail Area maps State parks hunting and trapping time frame In general, there are two time periods where hunting and…

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    Group camping fee waivers

    Wisconsin nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is improving the mental or physical health of people with disabilities may be eligible for a camping fee waiver. To apply for a waiver, the group must submit a Camping Fee Waiver Request [PDF]…

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    Reservable Backpack Camping

    Designated backpack campsites are available by reservation at the following properties. These campsites may be several hundred yards to a few miles away from the nearest parking area and campers need to carry all gear in and out. Campsites typically…

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