Get a Wisconsin State Parks Day Pass at Your Local Library The Wisconsin DNR, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, and libraries across the state are making it easier to visit state parks, forests, and recreation spots. The program lets participating library card holders check out a day pass for state parks and forests. Also available at some location is an informational kit of state park system materials including maps, stickers, and accessibility information.

Want to visit some Wisconsin state parks, forests, or recreation spots this year? You might want to head to your local library first. Some have day passes that you can check out! Details--> #Wisconsin #WisconsinDNR #WisconsinStateParks #WisconsinStateForest #PublicLibraries #FREEAdmission

Republicans float fees for hiking, biking and foraging on state land to raise funds for DNR To raise funding for the DNR, Republican lawmakers are proposing introducing permits for activities like hiking, biking, foraging and kayaking.

This seems like a way to make the benefits of outdoor recreation in our state parks only accessible to those who can afford it. The DNR needs more funding, but is this the best solution?

#Wisconsin #Wisconsinstateparks

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Image of a waterfall through a rocky area with fall foliage.

It’s not a big falls, just a Willow Falls

#willowfalls #BlueskyMonday #leafer #nwwisconsin #hudsonwi #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

We don't have true mountains in Wisconsin, but we do have this. This is the 'trail' up the East Bluff at Devil's Lake State Park, Wisconsin. From my trip there earlier this week.
#hiking #backpacking #wisconsinstateparks

From my visit to Devils Lake, Wisconsin this week. Climbed the CCC Trail which is basically a scramble up a boulder field. Pic is from my lunch break at the top of East Bluff.
#hiking #backpaking #wisconsinstateparks

A bit over 7 miles hiking today, with 1,257 feet of elevation gain. That included a detour to see if the ice cream stand was open at Devils Lake State Park, Wisconsin. No such luck.
#hiking #backpacking #wisconsinstateparks

I love watching the hawks soaring along the cliff face below me. Not only are they beautiful, but since they are below me it means my hike is all downhill from here! Today at Devils Lake State Park, Wisconsin.
#hiking #backpacking #wisconsinstateparks

Image of a green field with a couple hay bales in the distance. Over the field is a pristine blue sky. The image is reminiscent of the classic Windows XP desktop background.

XP

#XP #windowsxp #blueskymonday #bluesky #greenfield #highcliffstatepark #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

Image of a gorge with lush greenery seen from elevation.

Gorge-ous

#gorgeous #gorge #stunday #rockformation #highcliffstatepark #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

Image of a natural crevice in a forest

Cracks & Crevices

#cracksandcrevices #solitudesaturday #rockformation #highcliffstatepark #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

Image of a lake seen from a break in the trees at elevation.

Big Blue

#bigblue #scape #lakewinnebago #lakeedge #views #highcliffstatepark #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

Image of a handmade dwelling made of sticks in a forest.

Home is Where the Light Is

#homeiswherethelightis #woods #teepee #handmade #highcliffstatepark #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

A selective color image of a blue jay feather on the ground.

Feeling Blue?

#feelingblue #bluejay #bluejayfeather #feather #highcliffstatepark #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsin #photographersunited #Madisonphotographer #wisconsinphotographer #madison #madisonwi #IsthmusLife #PicOfTheDay #bryonlhobbsphotography

A few growing things I saw over the weekend #WisconsinStateParks

Devil's Lake, Wisconsin #WisconsinStateParks #hiking #photography #lakeside

A Blue Heron contemplating Little Falls Lake. 🪶 #birds #photography #nature #wildlife #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #nikon

A little Swamp Sparrow! 🪶 #birds #photography #birdphotography #photographer #nikon #nature #wildlife #wisconsin #birding #birder #birdsofbluesky #wisconsinstateparks

This little Black and White Warbler gave me about 5 seconds to snap off a few shots! 🪶 #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #birding #warblers #wildlife #photographer #nikon #doomscrolling #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks

Flyer with the Universe in the Park logo, "“Universe in the Park (UitP) is a popular outreach program of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin– Madison in partnership with UW Space Place.” These presentations are happening at State Parks across Wisconsin this summer. See below to find locations near you!" and “Learn more at: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/uitp/”, with the schedule for June and July (available on the website linked).

Flyer with the Universe in the Park logo, "“Universe in the Park (UitP) is a popular outreach program of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin– Madison in partnership with UW Space Place.” These presentations are happening at State Parks across Wisconsin this summer. See below to find locations near you!" and “Learn more at: https://badgertalks.wisc.edu/uitp/”, with the schedule for August (available on the website linked).

Visiting #WisconsinStateParks this summer? Like star gazing? 🌟🌌🪐

Attend a #UniverseInThePark talk to learn from astronomers and gaze through telescopes 🔭 🧪

Find details from @uwbadgertalks.bsky.social at badgertalks.wisc.edu/uitp/

#Astronomy #StarGazing #StateParks

This Song Sparrow has a mouthful! 🪶 #birds #photography #birdphotography #photographer #nikon #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birding #birdsofbluesky #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #kohlerandraestatepark

I donned my camo, headed out in the dark, found a nice bush to "hide" behind and waited for good light as I watched this pair of Red Bellied Woodpeckers take turns caring for the nest! 🪶 #birds #photography #birdphotography #woodpeckers #nature #wildlife #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #birding

I’ve had some close encounters with coon before, but never had one come to my door! Don’t feed #wildlife ! It was cute, but I did shoo him away for his own sake. #trashpanda #animals #wisconsinstateparks #camping

An overgrown area in the woods

The same area but now with a path!

Trailbuilding in Langlade County with the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Learned a great deal about the process, was introduced to some tools and terms, as well as some good people. #iceagetrail #trailbuilding #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #widnr #nps

A Great Blue Heron doesn’t move as he waits for his next meal to swim by. 🪶 #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #birding #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks

I “only” got 2 shots of this spritely Sedge Wren who was cussing me out up one side and down the other! I think I wandered too close to her nest so I didn’t stick around to stress her out. 🪶 #birds #photography #birdphotography #nature #wrens #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #birdsofbluesky

Wisconsin State Parks are amazing! Happy 125 years! #wisconsinstateparks #wisconsinisbeautiful

Are you checking out my butt?

Shameless plug. Check out more photos at my website, link in bio. #Canon #CanonRP #Photography #WiPhotographer #WIPhotography #Wisconsin #WisconsinPhotography #MadisonWI #MadisonWisconsin #MadisonWisconsinPhotographer
#wisconsinstateparks #deer #wildlifephotography

Nothing like a good hike to get some perspective on life!
#outdoors #hiking #getoutside #wisconsin #wisconsinstateparks #perrotstatepark #adventure #nature #eagle #birds

Love WI State Parks? 🌲🏞️ They need your love & funding! FWSP supports trails, campgrounds & more. Donate today! ➡️ fwsp.org/donate #WisconsinStateParks #SupportParks

This view never gets old #wisconsinstateparks