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It looks like we’ve got a great weekend on tap here in the Devil’s Lake State Park region! The hard part is deciding what to do with it. Hiking? Biking? Kayaking? A winery? A concert? Well, let me offer some suggestions…
Weather
A quick look at this weekends weather is telling me that Friday and Saturday will be sunny and around 80F. Sunday brings a higher chance of thunderstorms, but it still looks pretty good. Here’s one local weather forecast.
Trail Report
Trails are in good shape other than Steinke Basin and parts of the Uplands Trail. Bikes are currently not allowed on the Uplands Trail. You can read more here. Poison Ivy and Wild Parsnip are out, so watch where you walk!
Most area bike trails are open, other than sections of the 400 and Elroy-Sparta which are still closed due to flood damage last season. We’ve got more Sauk County bike riding info here.
Events & Activities
Devil’s Lake State Park
This weekend is filled with fun family activities at Devil’s Lake State Park including a naturalist-guided kayak tour on Saturday, June 8th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. You can rent kayaks for the tour, but you must register early! Click here for details on the park’s weekend events and activities.
Don’t forget the Friday Fish Fry held outside the North Shore Chateau from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Cost is $12 per person.
Mirror Lake State Park
Over at Mirror Lake State Park, there is a “Drop-in” on Friday evening and the naturalist has a whole day’s worth of activities ready for Saturday including a hike at Echo Rock and an evening campfire with S’mores! You can pick up the details here.
City of Baraboo
Thursday, June 6 – Concert on the Square & Free Rickshaw Rides. – The concert featuring “The Dang Its” is held on the historic square in Downtown Baraboo, and will begin at 7 pm. Click here for details. Rickshaw rides run from 6 pm to 8 pm. Here’s their website.
Saturday, June 8th – The Downtown Baraboo Farmer’s Market goes from 7:30 am to 1 pm on the square in Baraboo as well. Click here for details.
New Baraboo Winery Open
The Balanced Rock Winery is now open just down the road from Devil’s Lake State Park, (1065 Walnut Street, Baraboo WI 53913) so you might want to check them out this weekend! I haven’t tried the wine yet, but I do recognize one of the photos on a bottle. :) Here’s their website.
Blue Grass Jam in Spring Green!
On Saturday, June 8th from 1:30 to 4 pm you can listen, jam or sing along with a group of musicians who have been meeting at the Spring Green General Store for decades! Learn more here.
Nature & Wildlife
There have been lots of fawns out and about recently, many are still a bit wobbly on their feet. So be extra careful out on the roads and if you come across a fawn while out hiking or biking. Take your pic, but move along quickly. AND don’t worry if you don’t see mom, she’s nearby.
Flower lovers will enjoy the trails this weekend, as there are lots of flowers out there including, if you are lucky, Lady Slipper Orchids.
Wrap Up
As I said, it’s going to be a great weekend and I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy it. As always, I encourage you to get on and explore a new spot. If you’ve never visited Natural Bridge State Park, maybe this is the weekend? Maybe it’s your weekend to kayak down the Baraboo river or bike the 400? How ever you spend your weekend. Be kind, be safe.
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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