local features

One of the many wonderful things about summer is the arrival of fresh and tasty local fruits.

In WXPR’s new seasonal series “Rooted Up North”, we’re highlighting our local farmers markets and sharing what you’ll be able to find.

There was a time when Boom Lake in Rhinelander wasn’t just a quiet, scenic waterway, it was a Northwoods’ racetrack.

In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR's Katie Thoresen talks with Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden Tim Otto about some simple steps you can take to make sure you're being safe while having fun.

In this episode, Katie Thoresen talks with Eagle River Revitalization Executive Director Karen Margelofsky about the Eagle River Farmer’s Market.

Fishing is a great way to get outdoors in the summer. Panfish can be an easy starter species for people just getting into the sport.

In this month's installment of Field Notes, Scott Bowe of Kemp Station discusses mosquitoes – a favorite insect of the Northwoods.

It wasn’t all that long ago that seeing a bear in Northern Wisconsin wasn’t just a wilderness encounter. It was a roadside attraction.

As young wildlife starts to move around this spring, it’s important to remember that just be they’re alone it doesn’t mean they’ve been abandoned.In this episode of All Things Outdoors, WXPR’s Katie Thoresen talks with Conservation Warden Tim Otto about the importance of keeping wildlife wild.

As visitors and residents look to getting outside more over the upcoming holiday weekend, the Wisconsin DNR is encouraging people to do so safely.