Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road turns 50

Wisconsin’s first Rustic Road turns 50

50 years ago, the first Rustic Road in Wisconsin received its formal designation. Now, the program is up to 126 roads spanning hundreds of miles across the state. Katie Thoresen / WXPR Sam Osborn has travelled every mile of designated Rustic Road in Wisconsin behind...
Environmental Day

Environmental Day

On October 2nd, the Forest County Association of Lakes (FCAL) hosted Environmental Day. Roughly 55 high school science students from Crandon, Laona, and Wabeno were able to get hands-on training opportunities both on and off the water. Lee Lamers (member of FCAL) and...
Field Notes: Horseshoe crabs and health care

Field Notes: Horseshoe crabs and health care

By the time this airs, I will be the proud owner of a new hip. And although this might seem rather random, it brings me to this month’s Field Notes about horseshoe crabs and red knots. I grew up on the east coast with frequent trips to Cape Cod where horseshoe crabs...