Outdoors
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Dropped anchor: GOP lawmakers let Wisconsin’s Knowles-Nelson conservation program expire
Wisconsin’s 37-year-old conservation and recreation grant program expired June 30 after Senate Republicans pulled their own reauthorization bill and voted down a one-year extension, leaving parks, trails, and boat launches in all 72 counties without the state matching dollars they’ve relied on for decades.
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11 of the most scenic spots to view sunsets in Wisconsin
With the days getting shorter and summer coming to a close, make sure you get to one of these 11 scenic spots to view sunsets in Wisconsin.
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The best spots for beginners to try canoeing & kayaking in Wisconsin
You don’t need to be an expert to enjoy being out on the water, with plenty of calm lakes, rivers, and bays throughout the state, here are some spots for beginners to get started canoeing and kayaking in Wisconsin.
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Weekends in Wisconsin: What to do in Kenosha on a three-day stay in August
Looking for a weekend away on the state line? Check out our Weekend in Wisconsin guide, featuring what to do in Kenosha from Aug. 21-23.
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What are the best campgrounds in Wisconsin? Readers cast their votes
Wisconsin residents have a huge variety of favorite campgrounds in the state, the results of a Journal Sentinel reader poll show.
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Summer movies in the park: 47 free outdoor screenings across Wisconsin
Get outside and enjoy the wonderful summer weather in Wisconsin by catching a free outdoor movie in one of these 12 different parks across the state.
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8 places to catch free concerts—from classic rock to the orchestra—this summer in Wisconsin
Avoid the excessive online fees and high ticket prices by checking out one of Wisconsin’s many free concert options this summer.
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Looking for fireflies? Here’s where you can find them in Wisconsin
They go by a few different names: fireflies, glow flies, lightning bugs – but whatever you call them, these glowing insects are about to make their annual debut.

























