Almost 20 million people visited Wisconsin's state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas in 2024, according to the DNR.

The result is a book called "Wisconsin State Parks, Forests ... Buchholz often gave visitors a list of parks' must-dos and must-sees. These people, often with limited time, visited the parks ...

“As we ring in 2025, we’re celebrating 125 great years of Wisconsin’s state parks. Since 1900, our state parks have represented Wisconsin’s rich history of conservation and ...

Just remember, the lake is the boss here – respect its power or prepare for an impromptu swimming lesson. So there you have it, folks – eleven of Wisconsin’s most underrated state parks, each one a ...

Rock Island’s lighthouse: Standing tall since 1836, it’s the maritime equivalent of “I was here before it was cool.” Photo credit: Jeff S Rock Island is the hermit of Wisconsin’s state parks – no cars ...

MERRILL, Wisc. (WJFW)—This year, The DNR is celebrating the 125-year anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System. They kicked off the celebrations with First Day Hikes across 24 state parks on ...

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.

“As we ring in 2025, we’re celebrating 125 great years of Wisconsin’s state parks. Since 1900, our state parks have represented Wisconsin’s rich history of conservation and ...