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Mink or Fisher?

It's Critter Cam time again. Although we checked this camera just last weekend, the captures go back to last winter as you can see. It's pretty clear that this critter is either a mink or a fisher, but it's not…

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Pine River Trail

Exploring The Pine River Trail

The Pine River Trail in Richland County, Wisconsin is a 14.3-mile multi-use recreational trail located about 50 minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. Running from Richland Center to Lone Rock, the trail offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature.…

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Fall Color Devil's Lake Chateau

Fall Color Predictions

We're in the middle of August, and fall color predictions are already popping up in the press. For example, Farmer's Almanac predicts peak fall foliage in Wisconsin will occur between October 5th and 14th this year. That's a pretty safe…

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chicory

That Little Blue Flower

What is that blue flower lining some of the roads around Devil's Lake State Park right now? It's chicory! Chicory is native to Eurasia and was brought to America by settlers in the 1700s, originally for medicinal purposes. During the…

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Fire Aftermath, Devil's Lake State Park

After The Fire (Photos)

On July 11th, a fire broke out at the base of the East Bluff in Devil's Lake State Park, near the railroad tracks. It burned about 3/4 of an acre of forest on the slope before it was contained. A…

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e-bikes on the Great Sauk Trail

Stepping Up To e-Bikes, Our Take.

The popularity of e-bikes has been surging worldwide and it’s easy to see why! E-bikes offer accessibility, fun, and an environmentally-friendly transportation option. The electric assist makes biking easier for everyone while still providing exercise. (Some models do have throttles…

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Tracking Bats with an iPad

A Little Good News for the Bats

Back when I worked at Devil’s Lake State Park in the early ‘90s, naturalist Ken Lange (the park’s first naturalist) would tell us that the north shore bat colony was over 1,000 strong. By 2010, that often-quoted number had dropped…

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Sunset at Devil's Lake State Park

Sunset Hike, Friday.

Mark your calendars! Join the Devil's Lake State Park naturalist this Friday, July 21st from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a magical Sunset Hike up the East Bluff at Devil's Lake. As the day ends, you'll find a perfect spot…

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Sauk County Fair

Sauk County Fair 2023 Going On Now

The Sauk County Fair in Baraboo officially runs from July 10th through the 16th (2023), but for many of us, the fair really kicks off today (July 12th) because today the carnival midway opens at 4 pm! If you’re staying…

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Baraboo Fireworks Display

Where’s The Fireworks?

Visitors to Devil's Lake State Park this 4th of July weekend will have a few options for fireworks events in the area. The closest will be the "Barabooms" presented by Bachrodt Baraboo Motors featuring the Festival Foods Fireworks. As of…

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