Spring has sprung at Devil's Lake State Park, and with it comes a charming little flower with a curious name: Dutchman's Breeches. Observant visitors will be delighted to spot patches of these delicate blooms all over the quartzite cliff on…
Devil's Lake State Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with 3-5 inches of fresh snow from this week's snowstorm. While it may seem unusual, Wisconsin is no stranger to significant April snowstorms. In fact, many of us remember…
Attention park visitors! The annual lake fly hatch is currently in full effect around Devil's Lake. These tiny insects started to appear over the last few days and have now reached an impressive "cloud" stage. If you're planning to visit…
At least one loon has been seen this week on the south end of Devil's Lake. It wasn’t too many years ago that it would have been a shock to see a loon on the lake, but over the last…
Located in Wisconsin, Devil's Lake State Park is a popular destination known for its stunning natural beauty and unique geological features. However, over the years, many myths and misunderstandings have surfaced about the park. In this series, we'll explore one…
Expect snowy trail conditions In The Devil's Lake State Park area this weekend! We are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 pm Friday. More snow and rain are expected on Sunday. How much snow is coming? The forecast varies…
Sauk County offers excellent rail-to-trail bike routes, including the popular 400 State Trail and Great Sauk State Trail. That said, there are also some nice low traffic road routes as well. One of our favorite rides is Levee Road, a…
The Great Blue Heron began returning to the South Shore rookeries on Wednesday. Interestingly, there are just a few pairs right now, all visible from the CCC parking lot. Normally the males would arrive a week or two earlier. This…
I've been thinking about how much 2024 is feeling like the infamous drought year, 2012 so far. But I also know that we humans have a way of connecting dots in ways that are not always factual. So, I decided…
What are some of the common myths or misunderstandings you've heard about Devil's Lake State Park? There are quite a few! One that came up recently is the idea that Devil's Lake has some form of NATURAL underwater drainage. So,…