Outdoor enthusiasts provided a record-breaking $12 billion boost to Wisconsin’s economy, marking the state’s third record year in a row for outdoor recreation.

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One of the largest remaining parcels of private land within Wisconsin’s most popular state park will be transferred to the state under a land deal funded through Wisconsin's contested land acquisition program.

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Wisconsin feels more like winter than it has in years. The weather has been colder than normal so far, and big storms dumped a lot of snow on the state. That’s boosted winter businesses and events that have struggled with recent warm winters.

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On Monday, visitors walked across the frozen surface of Lake Superior to see the ice caves at the Apostle Island National Lakeshore. By Wednesday morning, any chance of getting another glimpse at that fairytale seemed to be over. At least for this winter.

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Thousands of people flocked to northern Wisconsin to get a glimpse of the ice caves within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Monday, which officials have closed to the public after a single day.

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For the first time in over a decade, visitors may be able to access the ice caves within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore on Lake Superior as soon as Monday.

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With cleaner water, improved habitat and sustained stocking, Bruch said the outlook is strong statewide — and increasingly visible to the public.

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In Wisconsin, wolves, turkeys, squirrels and rabbits are most active this time of year. A northwoods naturalist explains how to differentiate between snowprints.

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A sandhill crane hunt is perhaps closer than ever to becoming a reality in Wisconsin. Two experts with two different perspectives expressed their hopes and concerns on a recent episode of "The Larry Meiller Show."

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