Letter: Support Jacobson and environmental advocacy

A Mount Horeb resident’s letter to the Oregon Observer urges voters to support Jenna Jacobson for State Senate, citing her 100% Conservation Scorecard rating and her commitment to restoring Knowles-Nelson.
Day 11: Eastern end of Mountain-Bay and Southern end of Wiouwash

I started the morning at the Eastern end of the Mountain-Bay State Trail in Howard, just outside Green Bay. Folks were already gathering for the Packers-Bears game tailgate at 9am! Go Pack Go. The Mountain-Bay Trail was lovely and very frequented near Green Bay – lots of bikers, dog walkers, and families out enjoying a […]
Day 10: Run Wild and Heritage Hill State Park + Fox River, Friendship, and Devil’s River State Trails

What a fun day!! I started off by leading off the 10k run at Run Wild – an annual fall run through Potawatomi State Park put on by Friends of Potawatomi State Park. The weather and leaves were beautiful! After Run Wild, I met up with several members of the Friends of the Fox River […]
Day 9: Oconto River and Ahnapee State Trails

My ride today started from Gillett towards the sunrise into Oconto Falls, where the Oconto River State Trail begins. The Oconto River State Trail is pleasant, but not well traveled which leads it to be more of a grassy path. It was short though, and just nice to mix it up. The trail dropped me […]
Day 8: Wolf River and Nicolet State Trails

Last day in the Northwoods and we’re going to start…with a video! https://knowlesnelson.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_2455.mp4 The Wolf River State Trail is a 33 multi-use trail that is very rideable, and closed to ATVs for about half of it between White Lake and Lily (between Hwys 55 and 64). It’s scenic and runs along the Wolf River for […]
Wisconsin Bike Fed: Sarah Widder’s Great State Trails Adventure

Wisconsin Bike Fed sits down with Sarah Widder to talk about what’s driving her monthlong ride across every state trail in Wisconsin and why she chose now to do it.
Day 7: Mountain Bay and Wiouwash State Trails

Today, as I rolled out with the milk trucks and school busses, I thought a lot about how grateful I am to be able to take time off work and from my “normal” life to do this. It’s really a dream come true and I’m so grateful for my work letting me take time off […]
Knowles-Nelson on the Ballot

The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program expired in June 2026, and the Legislature elected on November 3 will decide what happens to it. See how the races turned out, where the winners stand, and how to connect with your legislators.
2026 Election: Knowles-Nelson and the State Senate

Several State Senate races were very competitive this year, and the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was a big issue in many of them. Here’s how those races turned out and where each candidate stood.
2026 Election: Knowles-Nelson and the State Assembly

Several State Assembly races were very competitive this year, and the future of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program was a big issue in many of them. Here’s how those races turned out and where each candidate stood.