Camping with kids

When kids are shorter simpler trips work the best, and as they get older the trips can increase in length and complexity  In one photo Marissa and Grandpa are paddling on a day trip that was a part of a three day trip to Brule Lake in the Boundary Waters.

A long time ago, I was a wild and carefree camper. I ventured into the farthest reaches of wilderness areas, canoed wild and rapid-filled rivers, and spent many a night in a snow-covered wilderness camp. Then one day, I woke up and realized I had two children, and we needed to go camping together. I

2024 Spring Hearing Statewide Results Now Available

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MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the 2024 Spring Hearing questions and results are now available. 

More than 18,800 people responded to the 2024 Spring Hearing questionnaire either in person April 8 or online April 10-13. The results and questions

Kayak Rental in Menomonie!

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From a press release from Menomonie Parks and Recreation:

Get out on the lake with a kayak rental at Lakeside Park right here in Menomonie! Thanks to a partnership between the City of Menomonie, Menomonie Recreation Department, and Explore Menomonie, four kayaks are available to help both visitors

General Inland Fishing Season Opens May 4

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DNR Reminds Anglers Of New Regulations

anglers the 2024-2025 general inland fishing season will open on Saturday, May 4.

Fisheries biologists expect anglers to find success on opening day. No matter where anglers decide to fish, all Wisconsin residents and nonresidents over the age of 16 are required

Wisconsin’s Fishing Opener is May 4th

A shore lunch fish fry is a great reward for a hard day of fishing.

Schloop; The bobber disappears under the water. A quick tug on the fishing rod and the hook is set. The pull on my ultra light reel tells me there is a nice bluegill on the far end of the line.

I reel the fish into the boat as the bluegill fights the line by swimming around in large circles at it