Wisconsin State Park Sticker is the Perfect Holiday Gift

People looking for a holiday gift can give outdoor enthusiasts access to thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of nature hiking opportunities and dozens of beaches, with a 2019 Wisconsin state park admission sticker or state trail pass. The 2019 stickers and state trails passes went on sale Dec. 1 at state park facilities and Department of Natural Resources service centers statewide. State park properties will honor 2019 stickers and passes for admission to parks, forests, recreation areas and trails through the remainder of 2018. The winning 2019 admission sticker by Slinger High School sophomore Rory Macha features a pair of hiking boots hitting the trail. A state trail pass is required for all people age 16 or older biking, in-line skating, horseback riding or cross-country skiing on certain state trails. A state trail pass is not required for walking or hiking. Annual admission stickers cost $28 for Wisconsin residents or $38 for nonresidents. If there is more than one vehicle registered to the same household, additional state park stickers are available for $15.50 for residents and $20.50 for nonresidents. A senior citizen annual sticker for those over 64 is $13. Annual trail passes are $25 for residents and nonresidents. Phone customers can call the DNR at 888.936.7463 between 7 am and 10 pm. Customers need to order stickers and passes by Monday, Dec. 16 to receive them for the holidays. Buy stickers and passes online through the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks at fwsp.org.