For Wisconsin residents who love winter, the arrival of cold and snow has been an early Christmas gift. But if you are heading out to one of Wisconsin's more than 15,000 lakes to ice fish, snowmobile or skate, experts have some advice to stay safe.

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Snow storms around the Thanksgiving holiday have led to an early start to the winter season, which is encouraging for winter weather enthusiasts and businesses that rely on big snowfall totals.

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A federal court has granted a northern Wisconsin ski resort’s request to continue operating after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it struggles to survive amid lacking snow in recent years.

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A Republican-led proposal would require new fees for people looking to hike, cross-country ski, bike, canoe or forage on state-owned land. 

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A Wisconsin native shares experience in the great outdoors biking, camping, canoing and hiking. He explains where locals can visit to enjoy the weather and fall colors.

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If you run into Jim Anderson of Cable, you'll probably find him training for a marathon or other long-distance race. The 73-year-old has run dozens of marathons and other races in every state and on every continent except Antarctica, and his 47 American Birkebeiner races put him in the top 10 of participants in the Wisconsin cross-country ski race.

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Street fishing involves anglers casting lines from the shores of urban lakes and rivers. Wisconsin’s many city waterways have contributed to impressive growth of the sport here.

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Federal staff, volunteers and projects are experiencing effects of the federal government shutdown on national scenic trails running through Wisconsin and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

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Leaves are changing color across Wisconsin, but in most of the state, the trees have yet to reach their height of vibrancy.

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A new study on Lake Beulah in southeastern Wisconsin indicates that wake boats should operate in deeper waters and farther from the shore to reduce impacts to the lake bottom and shoreline.

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All of us need exercise — even our dogs. Without it, our canine friends can be unhealthy, misbehaved or just bored. The dog park may be just what your pup needs. But what do you need to know before heading to the dog park?

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