Trempealeau Mountain Perrot State Park
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If you’ve been looking for a reason to spend some time relaxing outdoors, today, offers a good one. Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourage you to celebrate National Public Lands Day by getting outside and enjoying the state’s parks, forests, trails, recreation, and natural areas. The annual event, established in 1994, also highlights the importance of volunteering to protect and care for public lands.
And there’s certainly plenty for you to explore in Wisconsin. From rushing trout streams and wild rivers to native prairies, forests and waterfalls, the state’s public lands provide places to hike, camp, fish, hunt, boat, ski and simply spend time in nature.
More than a place to play
Wisconsin’s public lands are managed to conserve some of the state’s most important natural resources while providing opportunities for recreation and community involvement.
DNR officials says those lands also contribute to the health and wellness of Wisconsin residents by giving people places to exercise, learn new outdoor skills, and connect with nature.
National Public Lands Day is an opportunity to enjoy those resources — and give something back.
People can volunteer at a state natural area, participate in a DNR event or find another volunteer opportunity that fits your schedule. Volunteer projects can range from an hour of work to seasonal commitments.
Plenty of ways to get involved
You don’t have to spend the day doing a volunteer project to participate.
Here are other ways to celebrate:
For anyone heading outdoors, the DNR also reminds visitors to read signs at parking lots, trailheads, and boat access sites — and to be familiar with applicable state and local regulations.
Hunters and anglers should make sure they are following current hunting and fishing regulations.
Whether it’s a hike through the woods, a day on the water, a fishing trip or a few quiet hours watching wildlife, National Public Lands Day is a reminder that Wisconsin’s outdoor treasures are there to be explored — and protected for the next generation.
Photo source: Wisconsin DNR, Trempealeau Mountain Perrot State Park
