The Lake Flies Are Hatching!
It's that time of year! We were out walking along the shoreline of Devil's Lake this morning (April 12, 2021) and discovered that the annual hatching of the lake flies has begun. We can expect to see them near the…
Muddy Feet Protect The Park!
We're looking at a rainy weekend. That means muddy trails. Now here's the thing, when hikers go "around" a mud puddle, they are hurting the park. If you care about your park, Devil's Lake, Parfrey's Glen, Pewit's Nest... wherever, stay…
Even Cheap Ice Cleats Will Make You Happy!
The warming weather and blue skies are calling you to get outside! Awesome! BUT... It's going to be slippery! Let's talk about ice cleats. Treacherous Trails For the next week or so, even the trails we think of as "easy"…
Be Careful on the Trails This Weekend!
The forecast for Saturday is looking pretty sweet with some sun and temps near 50 in the Devil's Lake State Park region. However, the popular bluff trails are snow covered, icy, and will be hazardous in many areas. https://youtu.be/9uepNipRz2Q A…
Virtual First Day Hike
Happy New Year! Let's hope 2021 brings us all a happy and healthy new year! For anyone who can't get outside today or doesn't live near us, here's your First Day Virtual Hike on Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow…
Be Careful Out There!
It's a winter wonderland at Devil's Lake State Park! And it's a good time to remind you that the park does not maintain hiking trails in the wintertime. Be careful! All of the park's trails are snow-covered and slippery. The…
A Hiking Window?
Wisconsin's Gun Deer season has ended as of November 29th, so hikers who are concerned about hunting can feel free to get back out on Wisconsin's State Park trails... Well, sorta... Muzzleloader So, while the major gun deer season has…
Fall Color Report Oct 22 to Dec 31st.
This will be our last Devil's Lake / Baraboo Hills fall color report for 2020. We are well past peak color season now. That said, you can still find some nice color in little patches here and there around the…
Art on the Great Sauk State Trail
Have you had a chance to walk or bike on Wisconsin's Great Sauk State Trail? The paved trail follows a former railway from Sauk City through the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area, and will eventually run through Devil's Lake State Park…
Fall Color Report. Oct 8-15
OK, so we're in for a crazy, busy weekend at Devil's Lake State Park. While it won't quite be peak color, it will be peak weather, so if you want summer-like conditions with amazing colors all over the place this…