(NEXSTAR) — Over the last 5 years, Wisconsin’s state parks have served more than 240 million visitors. In 2020, amid the COVID pandemic, many state parks were closed (though only for a short time) by ...

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - This weekend, June 7-8, is Wisconsin’s Free Fun Weekend. This means the public can enjoy state parks, trails, and fishing across Wisconsin with no admission fees, trail passes, ...

Wisconsin's DNR announces fall events, including candlelight hikes, to celebrate the state park system's 125th anniversary.

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources say they are inviting the public to help celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Parks System by ...

(WSAW) - The Wisconsin DNR is inviting people to participate in candlelight events this fall and experience state-managed properties in a new light. This fall’s candlelight events at state parks, ...

POLK COUNTY (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin State Parks System is marking its 125th anniversary in 2025. It all began in the western part of the state in Polk County. Established in 1900, the 1,300-acre ...

DOUGLAS COUNTY (WLUK) -- It's a year-long celebration honoring the Wisconsin State Parks System, and it's part of "How WI Live." People are invited to participate in the 125th anniversary by heading ...

More people went to Wisconsin state parks during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the trend is sticking around. A new report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum showed that sales of state park annual admission ...

It’s a monumental anniversary for Wisconsin State Parks, for well over a century since the first park was founded. Throughout the next few months, there will be different events at several state parks ...

MADISON (WKOW) — Recent storms have left Wisconsin's parks and trails with some damage, the state Department of Natural Resources announced. State parks, trails, recreation areas and wildlife areas ...