Tag Archive | "recreation"

InfoLink: Wisconsin state parks offer a summertime treat


Wisconsin InfoLink is an almanac of Wisconsin facts and resources compiled by Ron Larson. Each week on the WisconsinWatch blog, Larson introduces us to some of these gems.
Summertime is in full swing. Many Wisconsin residents are busy with travel plans, recreational activities and hitting the state’s top tourist hot spots.
Popular Wisconsin destinations for camping, hiking, [...]

Wisconsin InfoLink: The joy (and danger) of snowmobiles


Trails, maps, snow reports, safety tips and statistics for snowmobilers, from librarian-blogger Ron Larson.

16 die, but boating safety stalls in Legislature


Despite the continued concern over preventable boating accidents and fatalities, Wisconsin lawmakers tried but failed in the last session to pass new laws mandating life jackets for children and cracking down on intoxicated boating.

Wisconsin InfoLink: Plan your summer vacation


WisconsinWatch’s resident librarian helps you find parks, gas prices and other vacation-planning tips.

Accidents in non-motorized boats often deadly


There are far fewer accidents involving canoes and rowboats than motorized boats, but those that are reported are far more likely to be deadly.

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