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Fall color is beginning. These sumac are along the Military Ridge State Trail.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
Wisconsin State Park System
Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas & Trails
The Wisconsin State Park System provides places for outdoor recreation
and for learning about nature and conservation.
The 99 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas report about
14 million visits a year. Come and join the fun!
The strategic plan for the Wisconsin State Park System is on the Natural Resources Board's September 22-24 agenda. More...
Don't
transport firewoodTo prevent the spread of emerald ash borers
and other forest pests and diseases, firewood from more than 50 miles
away, other states, or quarantined areas is not allowed in Wisconsin state parks or forests. More...
Get Outdoors! WisconsinThe Wisconsin State Park System has a new initiative aimed at getting children and families to spend more time outdoors with nature. It's fun, and it's good for you! More...
September in state parksCool weather, migrating birds, and early fall color are great for hiking. More...
Two little merlin falcons, not yet able to fly, fell from their nest during a storm at Peninsula State Park this summer. Read about their rescue...
State Trail Pass SurveyIf you bought a Wisconsin state trail
pass in 2008, we want to hear about your experiences and opinions! Please
take our State
Trail Pass Survey.
Annual Park Stickers and trail passes
for 2008 are available online and at parks and DNR offices.
For more information, ask Wisconsin
State Parks, (608) 266-2181.
Last Revised: Tuesday September 16 2008
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