Free Fun Weekend preview from Potawatomi State Park in Door County

DOOR COUNTY (WLUK) — With 50 state parks, 15 state forests, and 44 state trails, getting out and exploring these areas is a part of “How WI Live” in Wisconsin.

On Saturday and Sunday, individuals are allowed to go to freed from cost.

It’s a part of Department of Natural Resources’ Free Fun Weekend.

At Potawatomi State Park, individuals are capable of go to, fish, and use trails this weekend totally free. Property Supervisor Erin Brown Stender says the occasion doubles as an outdoor recruiting software.

“It’s meant as an opportunity for people to come out and explore our state parks. Maybe give a new activity like fishing, or biking on a trail that would normally require a pass. Trying those activities for free, and if you enjoy them, that’s wonderful, We’d encourage you to come back, and purchase admission, or a license to do those activities again in the future,” mentioned Erin Brown Stender, Potawatomi State Park Property Supervisor.

From the japanese terminus of the 1,200-mile lengthy National Ice Ace Scenic Trail to views from atop the lately renovated 75-foot tall commentary tower, to the Sawyer Harbor Boat Launch, the place angler Terry Ochnikowski says he’s on board with free enjoyable weekend.

“I think that’s awesome. It gets some people that don’t get a chance to get out. They don’t have to buy the license. It gets the kids out there. They get to experience the whole fishing outside, and not having to deal with spending a lot of money to get them to try it,” mentioned Terry Ochnikowski, Milwaukee.

Tim Rades says he is visiting Potawatomi for the fishing, however he says state parks supply far more.

“The whole area is just gorgeous. All the wildlife you would see. Deer. Turkeys. Everything. There’s all kinds of stuff to see,” mentioned Tim Rades, Oconomowoc.

Meanwhile Erin Brown Stender says a brand new welcome middle opened May 1.

“It’s phenomenal. It’s a big improvement from the facility that we previously had. And the biggest thing is that there is more features, and opportunities here for the public,” she mentioned.

It is the 14th annual free enjoyable weekend.

There is one other one within the winter as effectively.

That is obtainable the third full weekend in January.