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Free weekend in Wisconsin

It's a great time to try a new park, trail, fishing hole or historic site.

The first weekend in June is a good time to try something new in Wisconsin.

June 2 is open-house day in Wisconsin state parks. Since non-residents pay $10 for a daily pass, it's a good time to visit.

Many parks plan special events. In Mirror Lake near the Dells, there are free tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Seth Peterson Cottage.

At Big Foot Beach in Lake Geneva, there's a fishing clinic for kids, including lunch and prizes. At Harrington Beach on Lake Michigan, there's a pancake breakfast.

Use of state bicycle trails ($4 daily) is free June 1, National Trails Day.

For more, see Bicycling in Wisconsin.

June 1-2 is Free Fishing Weekend in Wisconsin. It's for non-residents as well as residents, with no license required. Many parks are planning clinics and games for all ages. Many parks lend fishing equipment.

On June 2, the Wisconsin Historical Society is offering $2 admission at Pendarvis in Mineral Point and Stonefield in Cassville as well as the Madeline Island Museum.

June 2 also is Madeline Island Day in the Apostles. The Madeline Island Ferry is discounting round-trip passage to $4 (free for children under 12), and a  shuttle bus to Big Bay State Park is $1 (free for kids). The museum is within walking distance of the dock.

Last updated on May 12, 2013