Seeing Red!
When visitors to Devil's Lake State Park are asking where and when to see "fall colors", sometimes what they are really asking is where to see, "RED" leaves. This is because the red color doesn't happen everywhere and in fact,…
Fall Color Report Sept 29 – Oct 6
It's time again to kick off our annual Fall Color Reports! While it's great to start out with Wisconsin's Fall Color Map it doesn't really tell you what's going on here in the Baraboo Hills with our mix of unique…
Fall Colors?
Well, it's a little early to start chasing fall colors here in the Devil's Lake State Park region, but it won't be too long. Here are a couple of photos taken this week along the Merrimac Preserve hiking trails on…
Chief Nąąga Keramąnį Trails
The local biking community is excited to invite riders to check out Baraboo's new Chief Nąąga Keramąnį trails now being built by Baraboo Parks & Recreation along with area volunteers. Eventually, there will be 2-3 miles of single-track bike trails,…
A Hidden Accessible Trail That’s Worth A Side Trip
If you're looking for accessible trails in central Wisconsin, or maybe just a nice place to walk with a stroller, don't overlook a drive over to the MacKenzie Center in Poynette, WI. Overlooked, But Awesome The Mackenzie Center is one…
57 Days To Autumn!
57 days To Autumn! The equinox is on the 22nd in 2022, the 23rd in 2023, and in 2024?? The 22nd again. Welp, It was fun while it lasted. Peak Color Is A Moving Target As you know Devil’s Lake…
Where’s The Wildlife?
One common question people will ask when visiting the park is, "Where's The Wildlife?". They wonder if they will see wildlife while out paddling on the lake, or what animals they might encounter when hiking the East Bluff Trail. The…
Sauk County Fair this Week
The Sauk County Fair in Baraboo officially runs from July 11th through the 17th (2022), but for most of us, it really kicks off today, July 13th, and runs through the weekend. This is because today the Midway Opens at…
Dances With Dirt & More Sat. July 8th
There are a lot of last-minute notes to make before we head into the weekend. First, visitors will want to know that the Dances Wirth Dirt event runs from 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM at the park. This means that…
Women’s Ride on the GSST, Tue July 12th
Take an early evening bike ride on the Great State Sauk Trail in the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area Tuesday, July 12th from 7pm to 9pm. The naturalist will lead you along the trail to look for animal signs and wildlife…