Great Gifts For The Outdoorsy
Folks On Your List
 Help your friends and family make memories in the outdoors this holiday season.
Gift-giving should be fun, not stressful! That's why we've made a list of some great ideas for the outdoor adventurers in your life. Help your friends and family explore all Wisconsin has to offer in the coming year with these gift ideas from the Wisconsin DNR.
Not only do these items make great gifts, but they are also good for Wisconsin's natural resources. Proceeds help fund DNR programs, state parks, conservation and environmental education and outreach initiatives across the state.
DNR Merch Makes Gift-Giving Easy
Check out our online merchandise store for your holiday gifting needs!
For Cyber Week, Dec. 1-7, the DNR is offering free shipping on all orders of $50 or more and cutting the price of the 2025 Wisconsin State Park System commemorative ornament to $12.
Take advantage of this opportunity to get the perfect stocking stuffer for your adventurous friends and family members.
DNR merchandise features designs that represent the hikers, hunters, anglers, birders, campers and parkgoers in your life. It's also a gift that gives back: proceeds from DNR merchandise sales directly support conservation and environmental education and outreach initiatives across Wisconsin.
Proceeds from officially licensed Smokey Bear merchandise also support the National Fire Prevention Program.
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Learn About Nature With Wisconsin Natural Resources
Give the gift of Wisconsin’s outdoors with a subscription to Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine.
Act now and get $2 off when you use the promo code iEXPLORE. Just type in the code when you subscribe or give a gift online and you'll save $2 off the regular subscription price of $8.97 per year. You also can call 800-678-9472 to sign up for yourself or family and friends. Simply mention the iEXPLORE promo code when you subscribe.
Orders placed now will begin with the upcoming winter issue, featuring stories on everything from wildlife to wonderful winter ice formations (allow 4-6 weeks for initial magazine delivery). With new issues every season of the year, Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine is the gift that keeps on giving. Subscribe or give a gift today!
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Unlock A Year Of Adventure
The Annual Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission pass makes a great gift for the holidays. This one little sticker unlocks an entire year of adventure for its recipients!
A vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping at state parks, forests and recreation areas and is good for a full year from the time of purchase. Vehicle passes are just $28 for vehicles with Wisconsin plates or $38 for out-of-state vehicles.
The 2026 vehicle admission pass features the artwork of Jaelyn Logterman, a graduated senior from Delavan-Darien High School. Logterman’s design was inspired by her own outdoor adventures with her dog enjoying time on the water.
You can buy admission passes online, at DNR service centers or at your favorite Wisconsin State Park System property.
Note: If you order a vehicle admission pass this December, it will be valid for 12 months from the time of purchase (through Dec. 31, 2026), but it will still have the 2025 design.
Also consider a state trail pass. A state trail pass is required for all individuals aged 16 or older who bike, cross-country ski, horseback ride or inline skate on certain trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking on state trails. State trail passes can be purchased online, at individual properties, at DNR service centers or from state trail pass vendors.
The 2026 annual state trail passes are now available for purchase. The 2026 annual passes are valid through Dec. 31, 2026.
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State Park Starter Packs!
Perfect for avid outdoor enthusiasts or novice explorers alike, we're offering two bundles with a variety of items celebrating our state parks.
Packs are available in limited quantities through Dec. 31 at select properties. Each bag purchased comes with a chance to win a free 12-month vehicle admission pass, marked for January 2026 through January 2027, featuring the 2026 art design.
All sales support the Wisconsin State Park System. View our updated merchandise catalog for more information on the bundles and where to get them.
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