Dave’s Falls is proof that sometimes the best things come in small packages.This little county park packs a big punch with its series of cascades tumbling over ancient bedrock.The falls are named after Dave Pearce, a local landowner who donated the land to the...
Wisconsin had its third record-breaking year for tourism with $25.8 billion in total economic impact in 2024. Many Northwoods counties also had record-breaking years again, but there are signs back-to-back recent low-snow winters are having an impact. As the Coontail...
The futures of Job Corps Centers across the U.S. are uncertain. The Department of Labor made an announcement at the end of May to pause all contractor-operated centers by June 30th. The move has been temporarily blocked by a federal judge following a lawsuit to stop...
I love the spring. The weather warms and the snow melts. A fun time to get out in the woods with my dog, Ole. This time of year is great, until the week before Memorial Day. What happens during that week? The mosquitoes come out and they usually come out in a big way....
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking the public to help update Wisconsin's Beach List to keep people safe on Great Lakes beaches this summer. Each year, the DNR's beach program contacts residents, local beach managers and...
IRON COUNTY - An aquatic invasive species known to hurt walleye and perch survival have been found on a lake in Southern Iron County. Spiny waterfleas have been discovered in Sandy Beach Lake about 9 miles southwest of Manitowish Waters. Initial evidence was...
Did you know that Wisconsin is the “Show Ski Capital of the World”? It’s true! With more water ski show teams than anywhere else, you’ll find plenty of action staged on our many sparkling lakes and rivers. Teams all around the state spend the summers performing water...
Whitewater rafting doesn’t have to be confusing. If you live in or around Wisconsin, enjoy the Peshtigo River to the fullest with our comprehensive guide. Whitewater rafting is common in the Midwestern and Southern portions of the United States, but we in Wisconsin,...
A Sheboygan County couple wants to make sure people living and visiting Rhinelander can access the natural beauty of the area. They’ve started an endowment fund with the Rhinelander Community Foundation aimed at non-motorized activities. Teri and Stan Strub spent...
Agency provides four opportunities for public comment on changes to NR 107 and NR 109, the administrative rules covering aquatic plant management The Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources is pursuing revisions and changes to the administrative rules governing...
