State of Wisconsin Public sites:

State of Wisconsin: Official site of the state, good source of online services and information. http://www.wisconsin.gov

Department of Natural Resources: The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to the preservation, protection, effective management, and maintenance of Wisconsin's natural resources. It is responsible for implementing the laws of the state and, where applicable, the laws of the federal government that protect and enhance the natural resources of our state. It is the one agency charged with full responsibility for coordinating the many disciplines and programs necessary to provide a clean environment and a full range of outdoor recreational opportunities for Wisconsin citizens and visitors. http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/

Tourism: Official Wisconsin Tourism website. Excerpt from website: http://www.travelwisconsin.com/
"The Wisconsin Department of Tourism provides leadership and guidance to Wisconsin's tourism industry to ensure that tourism is a top contributor to the state's economy and quality of life."

State Parks: The Wisconsin State Park System provides places for outdoor recreation and for learning about nature and conservation. The 95 state parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas report about 14 million visits a year. Come and join the fun! http://www.dnr.state.wi.us

State of Wisconsin Commercial sites and Organizations:

Wisconsin Campground Owners Association: The Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners was formed to help campers select a private campground in Wisconsin that lives up to the highest standards of quality camping. We want to improve your family camping experience by making it a pleasant, relaxing and rewarding outdoor experience at our campgrounds. http://www.wisconsincampgrounds.com/

Historical information about Wisconsin
Motto: Forward

Excerpt from the Wisconsin state website: http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/
"For many thousands of years Wisconsin’s inhabitants survived by hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants. Each community moved often, traveling to places where food could be found in abundance. Springs and summers were spent in river valleys and near lakes. During cold weather, families separated from one another and moved into sheltered upland valleys. As the years passed, complex social and religious systems appeared, evolved, and vanished, leaving the basic pattern of life unchanged..." (click link for full text)