While the masses flock to Devil’s Lake or Peninsula State Park, savvy nature lovers slip away to Hartman Creek State Park, ...

Walleye here were being caught in good numbers with sizes varying daily. On the good days, fish up to 26 inches were caught with an average size of 16 to 20 inches.

This community sits on the water and offers tons of fresh air adventures for locals and visitors, with lakefront parks, an ...

For a Wisconsin village near plenty of outdoor adventure at a scenic recreation area, head to this town between Milwaukee and ...

The city of Waupaca, just a short drive away, offers charming small-town Wisconsin vibes with local restaurants where you can refuel after a day of outdoor activities. The Chain O’ Lakes region nearby ...

Madison's Winter Carnival lights up the Memorial Union Terrace with free outdoor fun, offering everything from pancake breakfasts to the Snow Fortnite challenge on Lake Mendota this February.

The roughly 40 million Americans who get drinking water from wells are at particular risk when harmful forever chemicals ...

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 6, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.

Investigation into fish deaths on Silver Lake in Manitowoc County began Jan. 26 after fishermen reported not seeing live fish ...

National Geographic included a few Midwestern states in its “9 spectacular state parks to visit this winter” roundup, with just one in Wisconsin cracking the list: Lake Wissota State Park ...

Sturgeon spearing season is almost here! It starts Feb. 14 on Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes. Here’s everything to know about the season.

It’s winter in Wisconsin, and that means ice on the lakes. Unless you’re in a part of the state where it’s been unseasonably warm that is. On this week’s episode of WTMJ Outdoors presented by Outdoor ...