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Haven in the Woods

American Players Theatre, known as APT, performs traditional theater shows in an outdoor arena, located in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Unlike Peninsula Players, APT has no overhead covering for audience members o...
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Forever a Hunter

The Pratts now question the future of a culture deeply rooted in family land and traditions passed through generations. The woods are silent at 4:30 in the morning. Like every year, the hunters are out as t...
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Groomed to Ride

Wisconsin’s 25,000 miles of snowmobile trails depend on dedicated volunteers who work year-round to ensure safety and quality. The blizzard hit Dane County at approximately 10 p.m. Some people slept through ...
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Opening the Outdoors

Outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and kayaking play an integral role in the culture of Wisconsin. But who ensures accessibility for everyone? Watching Steve Johnson fish with such practiced precision...
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5 Wisconsin Songs Rooted in Nature

Wisconsin residents hold their relationship with nature dearly. This is especially apparent in the music that Wisconsin residents create. Within these songs, one can hear the impact Wisconsin’s environment h...
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Hiking Through Wisconsin

Wisconsin's natural beauty is a key part of the state's history and identity. Take it all in by exploring one of these five hiking destinations. Wisconsin’s woods, rivers, wetlands, glacial lakes, meadows an...
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Nature Center Stage

When performance art meets the outdoors, the Peninsula Players Theatre offers a new sensory experience. Leaves rustle across the ground, the scent of a bonfire fills the air, a slice of the orange horizon brea...
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Vertical Access

Climbers chase adventure at Willow River State Park but access restrictions impose limits. As the water from Willow River Falls rushes below, a climber tackles the steep cliffs rising from the water. The sound...