You Are A Time Traveler…
From today, going back far into the haze of time, the Ho-Chunk people lived on this land. Just 200 years ago, around 1823, Devil’s Lake, or “Tee Wakącąk”, was still a sacred space known only to the Ho-Chunk people. We…
After The Fire (Photos)
On July 11th, a fire broke out at the base of the East Bluff in Devil's Lake State Park, near the railroad tracks. It burned about 3/4 of an acre of forest on the slope before it was contained. A…
Tewakącąk, Spirit Lake
The indigenous Ho-Chunk people call the lake "Tewakącąk" which, I've been told, roughly translates to “Sacred" or "Holy" lake. Many people have advocated over many years to return the lake back to its proper name, well "Spirit Lake". Certainly "Devil"…
‘Defenders of Devil’s Lake’?
According to an article in the Baraboo News Republic, "A Baraboo woman is leading an effort to oppose potential construction of a new lakefront building at Wisconsin’s most popular (Devil's Lake) state park." You can read the article here. I…
Art Brings A Community Together
This weekend we were privileged to join artists and community volunteers at the Little Eagle Arts Foundation - LEAF studio to continue work on the "Te Wakącąk, Spirit Lake" art installation going into the Baraboo Middle School on the 17th…
130+ Attend Full Moon Paddle
Over 130 people attended the 2021 Devil's Lake State Park Full Moon Paddle On Saturday. It was certainly a perfect night for it! Check out some pictures and a short video. The annual Full Moon Paddle at Devil's Lake State…
A Quick History of the Great Sauk Prairie
We caught up with Charlie Luthin, former Executive Director of The Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance, while he was out with volunteers working on land restoration near the Great Sauk State Trail. The popular biking & hiking trail runs through the…
Video Reveals History
Happy December everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and that you were able to get outdoors over the weekend. On Black Friday, we avoided the madness to #OptOutside and walk around Devil's Lake. In fact, I posted…
Hey Salamander, It’s November!
Salamanders are not considered cold tolerant. Generally, it is believed that once the cold arrives, they find a hole and hibernate. Well, someone forgot to tell this little one we discovered on the South Bluff of Devil's Lake State Park…
Rescue Practice & Purpose
Last week the Baraboo Fire Department Rope Rescue Team and the Wisconsin Army National Gaurd put in some search and rescue practice time along the West Bluff of Devil's Lake State Park. Here's a bit of video. (Above) It was…