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 ... DODGEVILLE, Wis.

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(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 ... MSN: What were Wisconsin's most and least visited state parks of 2025? Last year was a big one for Wisconsin state parks.

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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 ... The Apostle Islands ice caves may already be closed after a one-day run, but there are still plenty of state parks across Wisconsin that remain open to visitors. Wisconsin's state parks, forests and ... Fox 11 News: How WI Live: Trails & Treasures of Wisconsin State Parks | Special Presentation How WI Live: Trails & Treasures of Wisconsin State Parks | Special Presentation The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library program in 2026. The partnership program is a ...

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Islands on MSN: Wisconsin's lesser-known state park is a serene beach location with camping, hiking, and swimming The Midwest is home to all kinds of beautiful lakes, and this quiet state park in Wisconsin gives you the chance to swim, hike, and camp without the crowds. Wisconsin's lesser-known state park is a serene beach location with camping, hiking, and swimming Wyalusing State Park, near Bagley, Wisconsin, is famous for its sweeping ridge-top views overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Poll: What is the best state park in Wisconsin? 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 ...