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Train Derailment at Devil's Lake State Park

Trail Derailment At Devil’s Lake.

Sunday evening at Devil's Lake State Park a number of train cars derailed just south of the South Shore crossing within the park. No one was injured and there were no hazardous materials on board. There are no more details…

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Hiking With Dog

Find Your Quietude

As a "local" who spends more time on the trails than most, I can tell you that the idea that "everything is too crowded" on weekends and holidays, is only partly true. It's crowded in places and times when everyone…

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Air Quality, Smoke at Devil's Lake State Park, May 19, 2023

Air Quality Alert Through Saturday

It's smokey out there! Visitors To Devil's Lake State Park will want to take note of the current air quality alert if planning to hike up the bluffs between now and lunchtime Saturday. Note that people with heart or lung…

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Spongy Moth Spray 2023

Spongy Moth Spraying, Thursday, May 18th

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 18th, an airplane is scheduled to spray parts of Devil's Lake State Park with the bacterial insecticide "Foray" to control Spongy Moth caterpillars that threaten to defoliate and kill valuable trees in public use areas such as picnic…

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Blue Green Algae Sign on Devil's Lake's North Shore

Caution, Blue-Green Algae

Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, has been reported in Devil's Lake and can pose risks to people and pets. Of course, it's not always easy to spot and just this morning I spoke with a park visitor with their…

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KindenShop.com

Kinden Art Give-A-Way Begins Today!

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kindenshop, featuring artist Kinden Vazquez of Stevens Point, to give away prints of her amazing artwork. Her portrayals of local Wisconsin parks, natural areas, and communities were inspired by classic national park posters. Each piece captures…

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