Visit a State Park - For Free

Planing a trip on one of Wisconsin's State Parks? Here's a way to make the visit a little sweeter.

The North Face is currently offering Free State Park passes and Discount Camping coupons at many of their locations. For a list of stores giving out the passes and locations of Wisconsin State Parks visit their website The North Face Explore Your Parks

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40 Years for the International Crane Foundation

In 2013 the International Crane Foundation is celebrating its 40th year of saving the world's crane population. Their efforts have saved wetlands and increased crane populations as well as improved peoples livelihoods on 5 continents.

Located in Baraboo, it is the only place where you can see all 15 crane species. The ICF is open to the public April 15th to October 31th from 9AM to 5PM.  There are tours available in the summer, or just come visit the birds or hike the trails. Find more information about cranes, visiting the foundations or donating at the International Crane Foundation website savingcranes.org

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Winter Wisconsin

No, this isn't about things to do in the snow.

Up in Sawyer County you will find the Village of Winter!  It wasn't named for the season, but for John Winter, a railroad man who help develop logging in the area.

Any time of year is a great time to visit Winter, which sits near the center of the Tuscobia State Trail, and near the Chequamagon National Forest and Flambeau State Forest. Many sites for camping, fishing, hiking, ATVing, hunting and more are all around the area.

Check out Winter Wisconsin.

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Out In the Woods

The woods will be seeing lots of activity in the next week with the start of the annual Whitetail Deer Gun season this Saturday. All hunters are required to wear Blaze Orange during this season. "Wearing at least 50 per cent blaze orange above the waist including a hat has been law since 1980. The color was chosen following field tests that proved blaze orange was seen best in all light and brush conditions" -from the Wisconsin DNR website.

So if you plan to be outdoors during this time, to look at property or hike through the woods, even in areas where you don't believe there are hunters it is recommended that you wear blaze orange to be safe. Vests and hats are available at many retailers around the state.

Wishing everyone a safe and successful hunt - for deer and property!

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100 Years of Devil's Lake State Park

In 2011 Devil's Lake State Park will be 100 years old, and as part of the celebration the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park are sponsoring a photo contest!

If you have never seen the beauty of this area, now's the time to head to Baraboo and visit this scenic park - and don't forget your camera. There are several categories for competition, and the entry deadline is March 1, 2011.

Rules and entry form can be found here www.devilslakewisconsin.com/2010/07/06/devils-lake-photo-content/

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Parks, Forests and Trails - oh my!

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says all Wisconsin Parks, Forests and Trails are open - and that it's a great time to check out the wild flowers.

The WI DNR website has current conditions and updates posted so you know just what to expect when you head out for the day Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails-Current Condition Reports

You can also find maps for the parks, forests and (especially) the trails - to help you find your way around Wisconsin State Park Maps

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