Nearly 21 million people visited Wisconsin state parks, forests and trails in 2025. These were the most and least popular.

After Wisconsin's state parks, forest and trails saw nearly 21 million visitors in 2025, we want to know what readers think is the best.

The Wisconsin DNR is hosting First Day Hikes at dozens of state parks and forests on New Year's Day. You can choose between naturalist-led guided tours or self-guided trails, with many locations ...

Library cardholders can check out free day passes for Wisconsin state parks, forests, and recreation areas. The program has expanded from a 20-library pilot in 2022 to over 160 participating libraries ...

MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is bringing back candlelight hikes, fall festivals and more starting on Saturday. Events at state parks will be held throughout October ...

(WLUK) -- While officials are assessing storm damage across state parks, trails, recreation and wildlife areas, they are asking visitors to stay away from posted closed areas. Recent storms damaged ...

The Wisconsin DNR said recent storms have damaged state-managed properties. That includes state parks, trails and other areas across the state. Specific information about closed areas of properties ...