This spring, Andy Nevitt paddled down the entirety of the Wisconsin River faster than anyone on record, in just 3 days, 20 hours, and 45 minutes.

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Peninsula Players is recognized as the oldest resident summer theater program in the country. This summer, the company continues a nearly century-old legacy of performing in Door County.

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There's a lot of history within Wisconsin State Parks. Through WPR's Wisconsin Road Trip series, take a look inside Natural Bridge State Park and learn how to bring your dog along.

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Construction is underway in the village of Blanchardville to build a new swim pond. A group of seven local women formed a local nonprofit to ensure families have a central social and recreational hub.

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Early data from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services shows a slight increase in tick activity compared to the past few years. 

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A lawsuit against a small northern Wisconsin town seeks to overturn a local ban on wake surfing, saying the regulation is illegal and unconstitutional.

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An annual “ParkScore” released May 21 revealed Milwaukee and Madison park systems ranked 18th and 19th, respectively, among the nation’s 100 most populous cities.

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