Friends of State Parks Make Parks Better

Keeping our State Parks looking good and running smoothly isn't just a job for the DNR. Many parks have "Friends of the Park" groups that volunteer to help keep the parks clean, make repairs and hold fundraisers.

16 of these groups have recently received matching Stewardship grants for updates to our parks. See this article from the Wisconsin DNR Weekly News about these grants and the projects the "Friends" will be undertaking.

MADISON – A new marsh boardwalk at Horicon Marsh, a new accessible cabin at Harrington Beach State Park and a group picnic shelter at Rib Mountain State Park are among the improvements that will be made thanks to 16 state park friends groups that received matching grants from the Knowles Nelson Stewardship Program.

The State of Wisconsin Building Commission last month approved the release of $248,600 in Stewardship property development funds for the 16 friends group projects that will begin this spring and summer after contracts are issued in early March 2013. These friends groups are providing a total of $668,000 in cash match for these projects.

Full story 16 ‘friends groups’ receive Stewardship grants for state park, forest and trail improvements

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Cross-County Skiing

Wisconsin is a great place for Cross-Country, or Nordic, Skiing.  Over 700 miles of trails to explore, and events such as candlelight skiing, make this winter sport very popular in the state. It's a great way to get outdoors and enjoy winter's natural beauty.

Check out more information on trails and skiing events at Travel Wisconsin Escape to the X-C Trails

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ATV Trail Maps

Looking to get out and ride?  Check out our list of ATV trail maps on BuyWisconsinLand.com!  We have links to downloadable maps from across the state. ATV Trail Information

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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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ATV Trails

The Wisconsin DNR has a great list of County ATV trails. You can get trail maps and conditions for these Counties: Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Eau Claire, Florence, Fond du Lac, Forest, Iron, Jackson, Kenosha, Kewaunee, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marinette, Oconto, Oneida, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, Shawano, Taylor, Washburn and Wood. All-Terrain Vehicle Area Trails

And don't forget your ATV registration ATV Registration Form

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