local features

The Northwoods Forest History Experience opened in Vilas County this summer.It’s a joint project of the North Lakeland Discovery Center and Manitowish Waters Historical Society.

Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto retired after more than 26 years in the role.

Several local plants have exploding fruits. They might not rival the fireworks on the fourth, but they are fun to see.

Many peoples 4th of July plans including camping and campfires. What you need to know to prevent the spread of invasive species and diseases.

Oak wilt can kill off an oak tree and the ones around it if it's not caught quickly enough. DNR Forester Dan Killam talks with WXPR's Katie Thoresen about the forest disease.

In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses the warmouth. An amazing fish native to Northern Wisconsin.

Alex Bobidosh was born September 9, 1890, at Lac du Flambeau, and his life would end up touching some big moments in American history, all while staying connected to the Northwoods of Wisconsin where he was born and raised.

Fifteen people died in boating accidents in Wisconsin last year. In this episode of All Things Outdoors, Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto talks about common themes in those accidents and what you can do to ensure a fun and safe summer.

As trees are just starting to bud this spring, some parts of the woods are carpeted with bright green foliage.Ramps—or wild leeks—are hitting peak harvesting time in the Northwoods.

Rhinelander’s connection to Hodags begins over 130 years ago in 1893 when lumberman and surveyor Eugene Shepard wrestled a lumberjack tall tale out of the logging camp bunkhouse, and introduced the creature to the public in an article about the attempted capture of a Black Hodag.