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DNR Parks And Recreation News Property Highlight: Flambeau River State Forest
The Flambeau River State Forest is a beautiful place to find your winter adventure. / Photo Credit: Joe Kraetke Property Highlight: Flambeau River State Forest Cross-Country Skiing The Flambeau River State Forest has 14 miles of cross-country ski trails groomed for both skate and classic skiing, providing opportunities for a variety of skill levels. Access to the…
Read More >Winter Worthy – 8 Great State Parks For Seasonal Fun
Wisconsin’s beautiful state parks certainly don’t shut down in winter, and neither should you. / Photo Credit: Joshua Kowalke Wisconsin’s beautiful state parks certainly don’t shut down in winter, and neither should you. Here are eight state parks perfect for exploring this season. So bundle up, brave the elements and find your winter adventure. High…
Read More >Wolverine Ski Trails are Open
December 1, 2023 All trails are now open. Wolverine and the Novice trails were groomed today. Deer activity on the trail behind the hospital has brought leaves up to the top of the snow.
Read More >Give The Gift Of The Great Outdoors – 2024 Park Passes Available Today!
DNR Parks And Recreation News What’s Happening In Wisconsin’s State Parks, Forests, Trails And Recreation Areas The 2024 annual admission sticker artwork was designed by Slinger High School student Samantha Williams. / Photo Credit: Samantha Williams Give The Gift Of The Great Outdoors – 2024 Park Passes Available Today! 2024 Wisconsin State Park and Forest…
Read More >November 1 Wednesday Hike North Country Trail Wren Falls.
Beautiful day to hike. Hikers enjoyed the NCT in Norther Iron County. We saw many animal tracks including bear. The view of the river from the Bill Thomas bridge was awesome. We made it to the remains of the fire tower structure and admired the view of the Pahokee’s. Check ICORE’s Meetup to learn about…
Read More >Wednesday Hikes Black River Trails on October 25, 2023
ICORE members enjoy regular Wednesday hikes organized by Kit. See the ICORE Meetup site to learn about the scheduled hike. https://photos.app goo.gl/xu23U1zTXpy9BWNLA
Read More >Developments at Miners Memorial Heritage Park Demonstrates Ironwood’s Commitment of Outdoor Life.
Developments at Miners Memorial Heritage Park Demonstrates Ironwood’s Commitment to Outdoor Life. The Miners Memorial Heritage Park (MMHP) was established in the summer of 2010. Since then it has become a core recreational asset to the City of Ironwood. Its location in the center of Ironwood created an opportunity to provide trail access within a…
Read More >Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Spring 2023 Update
Mercer Bike Trail Expansion Spring 2023 Update Progress is being made on the Mercer Bike trail expansion despite a few hurdles along the way. We have worked with the engineering firm Becher-Hoppe and the Northwest Planning Commission to help us collect and organize information to submit a TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) grant to the Department…
Read More >Help Protect Our Lakes and Rivers.
Curly Pondweed is spreading down the Turtle river in Mercer towards the Turtle Flambeau Flowage.
Read More >ICORE Social Paddlers Summer of 2024
If you’re passionate about kayaking or canoeing and you’re located in Iron or Vilas County, Wisconsin, there’s a group that might interest you. ICORE Social Paddlers invites all those interested in exploring the picturesque lakes in the region to join them every Monday evening throughout the summer. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler, or a newbie…
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