Three brothers who grew up in Wisconsin Dells built Land of Natura using rock and wetland filters instead of chemicals. Newsweek just named it the country's best outdoor water park.

The August 16 grand opening brings a ribbon-cutting, free coaching, group rides and pizza to the Kettle Moraine park.

The Wisconsin DNR says it used restitution from a kayaker who faked his death to buy towfish sonar that’s already helped in searches. The agency calls the purchase a public‑safety win.

Two community-made mosaics now anchor a Beerline Trail information board that will share updates on the Milwaukee River floodplains cleanup and upcoming public meetings.

Dane County approved a $6.41M purchase and conservation easement to return 165 acres with burial mounds and Yahara River frontage to the Ho-Chunk Nation.

Mistari, a zebra foal at the Milwaukee County Zoo, was euthanized after a severe leg injury that vets said couldn't be repaired. A necropsy is planned.

A funding standoff left two Wisconsin hatcheries closed and stocking pared back, sparking alarm from anglers and small‑town businesses. Officials say timing and staffing make quick fixes unlikely.

A black bear walked through backyards in Slinger early Tuesday and was caught on video; wildlife officials say it may be a young bear exploring new territory.

Hikers at Lion's Den Gorge say signs, rope and a trail camera are blocking a longtime Lake Michigan route north toward Port Washington.

A DNR grant and pledged matching funds have opened the door to a "super splash pad" at Washington Park where the pool has been boarded up since 2019. County and neighbors will shape the design this summer.

Storms and high water have chewed through Sheridan Park's bluff; neighbors launched a petition and a May 19 town hall could push Milwaukee County to act.

A federal TRO paused Lac du Flambeau's restrictions, allowing licensed anglers to fish walleye and musky on many Northwoods lakes while the dispute moves through court.

Milwaukee County Zoo opened the $22.6M Ladish Co. Foundation Rhino Care Center, pairing Eastern black rhinos Zuri and Kianga in a new conservation‑focused habitat.