outdoors

The Apostle Islands offer some of the most stunning views in the state. You'll find miles of shoreline with unique features like sea caves and sandstone cliffs.

Some people mark the new year by making a resolution, others do the Polar Bear Plunge and jump into Lake Michigan, and some fly a kite. That’s what will be happening Jan. 1 along Milwaukee’s lakefront at Veterans Park. We meet the man behind the 38th Cool Fool Kite Festival and learn how he got swept into the kite world.

At least 30 people have died in ATV and UTV crashes so far this year, putting Wisconsin on track to surpass the 32 deaths reported last year.

The 33,000 acres of wetlands at Horicon Marsh supports plants, fish, birds and other wildlife. Visitors can hike, kayak, fish and learn at the marsh.

Here's what to know about Milwaukee Rec's Summer Guide, including new classes and old favorites.

The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin recently donated 20 “birding kit” backpacks to neighborhood centers and schools across Madison and Milwaukee.

After being granted the ability to serve as full-time soldiers in the U.S. Army, Black soldiers quickly became the pioneers of the park ranger and service industry.

Judge Derek Mosley joins Lake Effect to share some holiday clothing apparel and a service to assist you with an outdoor fall activity.

Being outside can come with the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease — a bacterial infection that’s spread by deer ticks. Associate professor of health science at UW-Milwaukee Dean Nardelli shares some tips on how to prevent tick bites and the signs of Lyme disease to be aware of.

The cultural relevance of maple syrup goes further than a sweet treat for Anishinaabe people in Wisconsin. The process of extracting sap from sugar maples is a long held tradition used to teach important lessons.