Devil’s Lake Open May 1, Should I Come?
Today I'm going to put on my "Grumpy Old Man Yells At Cloud" suit and lay down some truths. Not to point fingers, or to blame or call out, but so that YOU can have some idea what you might…
Parks Open May 1st
Devil's Lake State Park and all other Wisconsin State Parks closed due to Covid 19 will open May 1st. Here is the press release; Wisconsin State Parks Update Effective, May 1, 2020, nearly all Wisconsin State Parks properties will be…
Merrimac Ferry Open
The Merrimac Ferry on Lake Wisconsin is again open, but with some Covid19 related limitations and reduced hours. Here's the update... The following guidelines are in place until further notice as a precautionary measure for the safety of ferry staff…
Bike Trails, Explorer Books & More
Welcome everyone to Friday, April 17. Yesterday we learned that Wisconsin's #SaferAtHome order has been extended until the end of May. Well, that means we just keep plugging along. Here's what I have for you this week. Explorer Books &…
Virtual Hike on Tumbled Rocks
On the morning of April 9th, when it was announced that many southern Wisconsin state parks would close, including Devil's Lake, I was out capturing this virtual hike on the Tumbled Rocks Trail! Here's an opportunity to strap on some…
Chilling Out or Birding By Ear
Yep, it's April 14th and we're still under "SaferAtHome status here in Wisconsin. Well, here's another opportunity to bring some local nature into your home. This 30-minute, foggy, April morning video comes from Mirror Lake State Park near public boat…
Ice Age Trail is Open (For Now)
Yes, the Ice Age Trail is open. What does that mean for us here in Sauk County where the IAT is intertwined with some of our favorite outdoor spaces including Devil's Lake State Park? Well, like everything, it's a little…
Devil’s Lake Virtual Experience
We'll help you get your Devil's Lake State Park fix! While we can't visit Devil's Lake, Parfrey's Glen and other trails and natural areas right now, (Learn More) we're going to go that extra mile to bring you some Devil's…
Devil’s Lake +39 Parks & Natural Areas Closed.
Update: August 28th, Devil's Lake State Park to reopen May 1. Local State Natural Areas remain closed. Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the indefinite closure of many Wisconsin state parks, forests and natural areas to address public health concerns…
Spring Green Invaders!
As you're out hiking the trails right now, you'll notice a lot of green is showing up! Awesome, right?! Well, did you know that much of the green you're seeing around Devil's Lake State Park this early in the spring…