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1999 Contents
December 1999/January 2000
October/November 1999
August/September 1999
June/July 1999
April/May 1999
February/March 1999
December 1999/January 2000
- REDPOLL WINTER
Flocks of these arctic finches wander to Wisconsin…sometimes. - STILL AT HOME IN THE BADGER STATE
The elusive badger has burrowed deeply into Wisconsin's landscape. Changing habitat just gives it new holes to dig out of. - A HOWL OVER COYOTES
When wild neighbors adapt to suburban life, communities must find ways to cope. - WHY THEY COULDN'T TAME COPPER FALLS
Spectacular falls and verdant cliffs are a lovely remnant of the wheeling and dealing that busted business, but left a scenic state park. - WISCONSIN STATE PARKS -- 100 YEARS YOUNG
Join the fun as we celebrate a century of outdoor relaxation at state parks, trails and forests. - THE BAIT DEBATE
Feeding deer and hunting near baited areas raises health, safety and ethical concerns that the Deer 2000 study is sorting out. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Let there be light!
October/November 1999
- RESOURCEFUL & VIGILANT
How wardens safeguard and enhance outdoor experiences. - GREEN TREASURES IN A SEA OF BLUE
Botanists are combing Lake Michigan’s isles to inventory the vegetation and discover rare plants. - A TWISTED TALE
Horsehair worms appeared from nowhere and posed a tangled history of mystery. - INDIAN SUMMER
When summer blows one last warm breath across an autumn day, it's time to finish those outdoor chores and have a little fun before winter comes to stay. - THE LEARNING TREES
School forests serve as outdoor classrooms, research labs, wild repositories and springboards for future caring adults. - A WET REPORT CARD
New reports annually evaluate the quality of drinking water and describe how customers can tap into information about their public water supply. - ON THE TRAIL OF SNAKE CREEK
A school assignment spawned a community project and a beautiful natural attraction. - A SLOW CROSSING TO WINTER
The woolly bear’s stripes don’t predict cold weather, but we know what makes its coat change color. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Ride the rails to appreciate Wisconsin's fall color this year.
August/September 1999
- GROUNDWATER: PROTECTING WISCONSIN'S BURIED TREASURE
A special collection of articles about managing Wisconsin's valuable groundwater resource. - LITHE LUMBER
When twigs twitch, they may be walking sticks insects. - TAKING THE GREAT RIVER'S PULSE
Assessing the health of the Upper Mississippi means drawing a lot of samples from Ol' Man River. - THE SECRET SMALLMOUTH LAKE IN THE U.P.
Dave Crehore tells the tale of a grand fishing misadventure. - MEET THE DISJUNCTS
Plants from far-away places find congenial corners of habitat in Wisconsin. - HELP YOURSELF TO CLEANER LAKES
Volunteers in the Self-Help Lake Monitoring Program take it upon themselves to see how their lakes measure up. - CAMPFIRE RECIPES
Add a pinch of variety to your campside cuisine with these recipes contributed by our readers. - THE CRYSTAL LAKE PUMP
The family never unpacked the memories of "the summer vacation.". - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Hone your outdoor skills at the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival in Oshkosh.
June/July 1999
- THE QUIET FORESTS
A special collection of articles examining how private woodlands improve the quality of life in Wisconsin. - BURNED BY WILD PARSNIP
Sun-induced burns from a common weed stump medical professionals and outdoor enthusiasts alike. - BIG PLANS FOR A LITTLE BUTTERFLY
The public/private partnership to protect the tiny Karner blue butterfly covers more land than any conservation plan in the nation. - PELICANS' FEAST
The once-scarce pouched birds now dine in greater numbers at the Mississippi River's bountiful table. - A CLARION BUGLE ACROSS BADGERLAND
There's a growing call to bring back elk to several areas of Wisconsin. - ANTIDOTE
The only cure for an infestation of ants is more knowledge. - PANFISH 101
Fishing tips and techniques to get you started on a summer of outsmarting perch, crappies and bluegills. - THE BUZZ ON CICADA
It’s a short season in the sun for the cicada. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Dreams come alive in the whimsical folk sculptures of farmer Nick Engelbert.
April/May 1999
- DOCKSIDE HUNTERS
Fishing spiders stalk prey on land, on water and below the surface. - BACKSLIDING
A meditation on winter giving way to spring. - DAMMED IF YOU DO AND DAMMED IF YOU DONT
Deciding to maintain or remove aging dams has many owners weighing costs, public safety and the character of their communities. - A LIKING FOR MARCH
A contrary month has an admirer in Central Wisconsin. - THINKIN' LIKE A GOBBLER
Tips and tactics to talk turkey and bring in toms in springtime. - READERS WRITE
Your letters to the editor. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
Wisconsin's Point of Beginning.
February/March 1999
- LIGHTNING-FAST LICENSING
A new system for issuing licenses, permits and passes is your quick ticket to outdoor adventure. - A TALE OF 150 WINTERS
Bur oaks stand the test of time. - LEAVES ON ICE
The last outing of the ice-fishing season took an artful turn. - CELESTIAL SHIMMER
The northern lights are crackling in a sky near you. - WINTER ROMANCE
Great horned owls spark on frigid nights. - GOOD VALUE, JUST COMPENSATION
As lands are bought for public use and taken off the tax rolls, a host of programs keep the costs from rolling onto your tax bill. - WINGED SAND DANCERS
A guide to Wisconsin’s prime dancing grounds for watching sharp-tailed grouse. - READERS WRITE
Your letters to the editor. - WISCONSIN TRAVELER
A choice weekend.
