Gov. Tony Evers has directed the Department of Natural Resources to close several state parks to protect the health and safety of Wisconsinites.

Due to unprecedented crowds, litter and vandalism, and out of an abundance of caution to protect public health and safety and help flatten the curve, the following Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreational Areas closed at the end of the day Thursday, April 9, 2020, and will remain closed beginning Friday, April 10, 2020, until further notice:

Northeast Region

High Cliff State Park.

Southeast Region

Big Foot Beach State Park, Harrington Beach...