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HIKING AND HISTORY
Take time this fall to experience the newest hiking trail at the Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest — the Camp Mercer Interpretive Trail. Winding along the Manitowish River, the mostly flat 3-mile trail explores the sites of two old logging camps and a former Civilian Conservation Corps camp.
About two dozen interpretive signs along the way detail the area’s rich history. Visitors should remember to observe but not disturb mound areas and other cultural elements of the trail.
The Camp Mercer Interpretive Trail is the work of the DNR and many partners. Find the trailhead on the Manitowish River access road off State Highway 51, about a mile west of the Vilas County-Iron County line.
Visit dnr.wi.gov/tiny/1761 for more information, including trail maps and more about the CCC camp.
NFL FOUNDATION, PACKERS HONOR DNR WARDENS
DNR wardens Erik Anderson and Mike Neal were presented with the Protect & Serve Award for their outstanding public service, honored at a May 15 ceremony at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The event was part of the Green Bay Packers Give Back community outreach program.
The two DNR wardens were among 17 Wisconsin law enforcement officers, departments and a K9 honored for their exemplary dedication by going above and beyond the call of duty. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee LeRoy Butler were among the guest speakers and presented the awards — hand-crafted American flag plaques made by Oneida Police Sgt. Nathan Ness.
Each award recipient also named a department or nonprofit to which the National Football League Foundation issued a $2,000 grant. Anderson selected the Hmong American Friendship Association, and Neal selected the Door County Dive Team and the Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Association.
KNOW WHEN TO GO FOR FALL COLOR
Stay in the loop on Wisconsin’s fall color show with the Department of Tourism’s Fall Color Report. Check the latest color status by county, plan trips and sign up for email updates at travelwisconsin.com/fall-color-report.
FREE PARK DAY PASSES AT STATE LIBRARIES
You can now get free one-day state park admission passes at dozens of public libraries statewide.
“Check Out Wisconsin State Parks at Your Library,” a collaboration of the DNR, libraries and program sponsors, offers free one-day park passes at more than 160 libraries around the state. The passes are valid for single-day vehicle admission at any state park, forest or recreation area where an admission pass is required. For a county-by-county list of participating libraries, check dnr.wi.gov/tiny/1751.
