Wisconsin Dells is known as the “Waterpark Capital of the World” and attracts millions of visitors every year. But did you know that the area is also home to several state parks near the Wisconsin ...

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 ...

NR invites libraries statewide to offer free day passes to state parks in 2026 through the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library program.

More than 500 votes were cast for Wisconsin's best state park. What one took the top spot?

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 ...

Wisconsin is home to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and more. There are over 6,500 campsites across Wisconsin state parks ...

MADISON - The Wisconsin State Park System is celebrating a big milestone in 2025: 125 years since the opening of the first state park in northwestern Wisconsin, Interstate State Park. Here's what you ...

Last year was a big one for Wisconsin state parks. It was the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin state park system, the start of new 12-month state park passes and the highest number of overall ...

Angela Fitzgerald explores Interstate Park's Ice Age geology and 125-year history. Shaped by Ice Age glaciers, Interstate Park is Wisconsin's oldest state park. Angela speaks with property supervisor ...

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 ...

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 ...

DODGEVILLE, Wis. (WKOW) -- State parks around Wisconsin hosted their yearly "First Day Hikes" to celebrate the new year. Caitlyn Johnson, a hiker at Governor Dodge State Park, said the hike is a good ...