Northwest Wisconsin Highway Construction Update - Mar. 13, 2026
Road construction project updates from WisDOT for Barron, Burnett, Polk, Rusk, Sawyer, and Washburn counties.
DNR Urges Outdoor Safety as Temperatures Fluctuate Across Wisconsin
Safety reminder issued as warming weather changes outdoor conditions.
Northwoods Through The Lens: Mushroom-Munching Slugs
By Heaven Walker, Educator/Naturalist at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Evers Announces Wisconsin’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Sees Third Record-Breaking Year In A Row
New data shows Wisconsin’s outdoor recreation industry grew 3.8 percent in 2024.
Natural Connections: An Evening In The Bog
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Wisconsin 2026 Elk Hunt Application Period Opens March 1
DNR Announces Increased License Availability, Higher Quotas, and Expanded Continuous Season Through Dec. 13.
Ice Shanty Removal Deadlines Approaching For 2026
DNR Urges Anglers To Remove Permanent Shelters Before Regional February And March Deadlines.
New Research Confirms Salt Brine Effectively Clears Wisconsin Highways
Study Finds Comparable Road Performance While Using 40% to 72% Less Salt Than Traditional Rock Salt.
Natural Connections: Peanut Butter Saves The Jay
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Wisconsin DNR Warns No Ice Is 100% Safe Amid Changing Conditions
Officials Warn Ice Conditions Can Change Quickly on Lakes and Rivers.
Warm Weather Ends Frozen Road Law Across Wisconsin
WisDOT Details Spring Weight Limits for Affected Highway Zones.
Natural Connections: Fisher
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
DNR Now Accepting Entries For 2026 Great Waters Photo Contest, Writing Project
Submissions Open Through April 1 for Annual Calendar Featuring Wisconsin’s Great Lakes and Mississippi River.
Wisconsin DNR Seeking Volunteers To Teach Hunters Of All Experience Levels
Statewide Call For Basic And Advanced Hunter Education Instructors To Lead Safety Courses And Hands-On Outdoor Skills Programs.
Natural Connections: The Loping Lynx
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Frozen Road Law Takes Effect Statewide In Wisconsin
WisDOT declares highways officially frozen, allowing higher weight limits for log haulers and winter maintenance materials.
Snowmobile Trail Markers Intentionally Damaged In Barron County
Local clubs report vandalism on Chetek Chain of Lakes and Rice Lake; authorities seek public assistance.
Drivers Urged To Slow Down As Snowplow Crashes Reach 13 In Wisconsin
WisDOT and county highway officials warn crashes are putting plow operators at risk and taking critical equipment off the road during winter storms.
Natural Connections: Is The Sun Setting On Evening Grosbeaks?
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Snowmobilers: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement During Upcoming Sled Safe Weekends
Enhanced Enforcement And Safety Messaging Planned After Six Snowmobile Fatalities Reported.
Northwoods Through The Lens: Stories In The Hemlocks
By Heaven Walker, Educator/Naturalist at the Cable Natural History Museum
Bitter Cold Expected To Grip Northwest Wisconsin; Closures Likely
Wind chills could plunge to 40 below or colder as dangerous cold moves in overnight.
Natural Connections: How Do We Know The Moon?
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
Natural Connections: Why Woodpeckers Don’t Get Concussions
This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone - Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum.
