Find Your Summer Adventure
Find your adventure this weekend in Wisconsin with suggestions from the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine. / Photo Credit: iStock/lmgorthand
What’s your favorite way to explore Wisconsin? Kayaking the Lake Michigan State Water Trail? Wandering through the trails at Northern Highland American Legion State Forest? Taking in the views of the Kickapoo River by horseback at Wildcat Mountain State Park?
No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, there’s something for everyone in Wisconsin. Tell us your favorite way to take in Wisconsin’s great outdoor recreation opportunities by using #OutWiGo on social media or emailing us to share your adventures.
Looking for some inspiration? Look no further than the summer issue of Wisconsin Natural Resources Magazine.
Wonderful Waterfalls
Finding a waterfall in Wisconsin is easier than you might think, especially in northern Wisconsin. Check out five suggestions for waterfall adventures and take some Insta-worthy shots in awe-inspiring spaces. Where’s your favorite Wisconsin waterfall?
Hiking With Kids
It’s not just for the adults – babies and toddlers like to go on hikes, too. But when you’re venturing out on the trail with the youngest kiddos, a stroller won’t cut it.
Get the whole family involved this weekend with a little planning with some tips from Caitlin Joestgen, a branch ambassador for Hike It Baby Milwaukee. Read the full story for tips on finding the right carrier, bringing the right gear and choosing the right trail.
Life’s A Beach
There’s no shortage of amazing beaches in our state. We’ve pulled together a list of some great ones to check out with suggestions for activities from birdwatching to paddling and lighthouses and more. Here’s the complete list to help you find a great place to get away this weekend.
Gone Fishing
Wisconsin is a top fishing destination in the country when it comes to fishing. Tired of hitting up your same old fishing hole? Exploring a new part of the state and want to cast a line? Let us be your guide with this roundup of a few of our favorite fishing locations.
Boat Sober, Wear Your Life Jacket This Summer
There’s something special about hitting the water with friends and family on a beautiful summer day in Wisconsin. When you do, make sure you think smart before you start – boat sober and wear your life jacket.
Alcohol use is a leading factor in recreational boating fatalities, and nearly 80% of fatal boating incidents involve drowning.
A boat operator or passenger with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit runs a significantly increased risk of being involved in a boating crash. When impaired by alcohol, boating crashes are more likely and deadlier for both passengers and boat operators, many of whom operate in an unsafe manner, capsize their vessel, run aground, collide with navigation aids or other boats or simply fall overboard.
So far in Wisconsin, there have been six boating fatalities – two of the six remain under investigation for alcohol or other drugs as a factor.
We recommend all boaters leave the alcohol off the boat, operate safe and sober and take a boating safety education course before getting on the water. And don’t forget that everyone on board should always wear a life jacket while near or on the water.
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Free Well Water Testing At Farm Technology Days
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days are taking place this year on July 12-14 in Loyal, Wis. The Wisconsin DNR will be there and we will again be providing free well screening for nitrate.
Nitrate is the most common health-related contaminant found in Wisconsin’s groundwater. If interested in getting your well water screened, bring one cup of well water in any clean container to Booth 485 for your free on-the-spot screening. Results will be available in only a few minutes.
Statewide, about 10% of private wells may contain high levels of nitrate, and almost one-third of private well owners have never had their water tested for nitrate. Higher nitrate levels occur in areas with a larger agricultural presence or a concentration of septic systems. Additionally, areas with sandy soils or fractured bedrock near the surface can make areas more prone to groundwater contamination.
Infants or pregnant women should not consume water with nitrate-nitrogen levels greater than 10 mg/L. DNR staff will be on hand to answer questions, and may recommend additional testing if elevated nitrate levels are detected.
You can find more information about nitrate in drinking water on the DNR website. |
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