Outdoors, Leisure, and Sports

With the return of school comes the return of Friday Night Football.One of the biggest rivalries in the Northwoods is between Rhinelander and Antigo.Local historian and director of the Pioneer Park Historical Complex Kerry Bloedorn shares the story of the Bell Game in this episode of A Northwoods Moment in History.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants to remind hunters of some season regulations before bear hunting begins

Now is a great time of year to find mushrooms on the landscape in the Northwoods.WXPR’s Katie Thoresen has been participating in a Learn to Hunt for Food course through the Wisconsin DNR.Recently that included learning how to forage for mushrooms that are safe to eat. She shares the experience as part of WXPR’s All Things Outdoors.

With summer coming to a close, the Lakeland Pantry asks that camps and resorts donate their leftover food, as opposed to simply tossing it.

Many of the people looking to get away camping in Wisconsin also want access to power

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about fishing opportunities across the state.

A near two mile extension of the Heart of Vilas County Trail in Manitowish Waters bike trail is in the works.

Going out and spending time on the water during summer is a relaxing ordeal for anyone who wants to let go of their worries for a while, but this experience may not be accessible to everyone if they have special needs. The Freedom Waters Foundation extends an offer to give this experience to those exact people.

What to know before heading out camping in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest.

Wisconsin tribal athletes at the North American Indigenous Games are returning home with 56 medals.The games are an Olympic-style event.Athletes spent the last 10 days in Halifax, Canada representing their tribes, state, and country.