Wisconsin DNR to host annual Free Fun Weekend

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Wisconsin Division of Pure Sources is inviting the general public to take part within the tenth annual Free Enjoyable Weekend.

The DNR is inviting households to go open air throughout Free Enjoyable Weekend, which can happen June 4-5 and can waive state park admission charges, fishing licenses and path passes.

“We’ve seen a whole lot of development in state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas over the past 10 years. Free Enjoyable Weekend is at all times a fantastic alternative for the parks crews to welcome summer season guests again,” DNR Bureau Director of Parks and Recreation Administration Steve Schmelzer mentioned.

Throughout Free Enjoyable Weekend, there can be fishing clinics at state properties for inexperienced persons. You could find clinics and extra Free Enjoyable occasions right here.

Saturday, June 4 can be the right day to get out on the paths for Nationwide Trails Day. You may rejoice hometown trails by foot, bike, ATV, horse or watercraft.

“From seaside strolls at shoreline properties like Door County’s Rock Island State Park, to biking and hen watching in forests like Kettle Moraine State Forest, to fishing and tenting at river parks like Nelson Dewey in Grant County and enjoyable close to waterfalls discovered at Pattison State Park in Superior, there are considerable pure areas and hidden gems to discover,” Schmelzer mentioned.

Wisconsin is dwelling to 49 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and extra.

Discover a full checklist of state properties, actions and maps by visiting the DNR’s web site. Reserve a shelter or campsite upfront by way of the DNR’s on-line reserving system.

The DNR encourages Wisconsinites to share their Free Enjoyable Weekend adventures on social media utilizing the hashtag #OutWiGo.

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