Natural Connections: Darkness And Light

The world feels pretty dark these days, don’t you think?

Natural Connections: Mergansers On Migration

'Even though the mergansers and I share a love of Northwoods lakes and rivers, I can’t help thinking of two important differences between us'

The Wisconsin DNR Sets Date For Return Of Wolf Hunting Season In 2021

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the official wolf season will begin Nov. 6, 2021.

Natural Connections: Nature’s Guide To Getting Outside

This week’s outdoor features article by Emily Stone, Naturalist and Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

DNR: Sales For All Deer Licenses Up From Same Time Last Year

Washburn County: On Nov. 21, 2020 at approximately 11:30 a.m., a 62-year-old male victim was struck in the upper arm and face by a rifle round.

Natural Connections: Watch For Deer!

This week’s outdoor features article by Emily Stone, Naturalist and Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

Natural Connections: Finding Something To Like About Squirrels

"Election season can be tough on friendships, neighbors, and our mental health. To distract myself, I rearranged my bird feeders for prime visibility from my home office"

DNR Reminds Burnett County Of Baiting, Feeding Ban; Also In 3 Other NW Counties

A baiting and feeding ban is in effect for four northwest Wisconsin counties: Polk, Burnett, Barron and Washburn.

Weekly Regional Construction Update

This week's road construction update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

November 9-13 Is Winter Awareness Week In Wisconsin

To help encourage everyone to be prepared for the months ahead, Gov. Tony Evers has declared Nov. 9-13 Winter Awareness Week in Wisconsin

When Leaves Fall, Fire Danger Rises

Dry Seasonal Conditions Lead To Increased Fire Risk

Natural Connections: Awe Walks

This week's featured outdoor article from Emily Stone

Weekly Regional Construction Update

This week's road construction update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Natural Connections: Celebrating All Hallowtide: A Naturalist’s View of Death

"May you find connection on this All Hallowtide"

Weekly Regional Construction Update For Northwest Wisconsin

This week's road construction update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Natural Connections: Oaks And Water Lilies On The Library Nature Trail

This week's featured outdoor article by Emily Stone, Naturalist/Education Director at the Cable Natural History Museum

Weekly Regional Construction Update For Northwest Wisconsin

This week's road construction update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Schedule Update For Spooner Lake Dam Modifications

Washburn County Highway Commissioner says that the Spooner Lake Dam Modifications has run into some delays

Natural Connections: Tapioca Slime Mold

"It was on one of those early morning walks that I happened to notice a white blob on a hemlock stump"

Natural Connections: Planning For Simplicity

“Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons. It is what we leave behind that is important"

Weekly Regional Construction Update For Northwest Wisconsin

This week's road construction update from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Hunters Are Reminded To Register Their Deer - It's Required

DNR reminds all hunters that harvested deer must be registered electronically by 5p the day after the deer is recovered

Gandy Dancer State Trail Has Another New Feature

A new DERO FIXIT bike repair station was installed next to the Frederic SOO Line Depot/Museum, located on the Gandy Dancer State Trail

Natural Connections: Fall Colors

"We’re lucky to live in this swath of the continent known as the Northwoods, where fall colors are spectacular"