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Proclaims January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 as Wisconsin State Park System 125th Anniversary

Interstate Park, established in 1900, marked the formation of the Wisconsin State Park System, which has grown to include 50 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas comprising over 307,000 acres of public land

Wisconsin State Parks receive approximately 22 million visits annually, with around $20 million spent on state parks yearly and about 500,000 annual admission stickers sold per year

The outdoor and recreation industry generates $11.2 billion in state gross domestic product and supports 97,000 jobs in Wisconsin

Recognizes staff, partners, Friends Groups, and volunteers who support the DNR's mission to preserve public lands and provide accessible outdoor recreation through initiatives like OutWiGo