“Backyard Adventure”, On Hold
Each year we like to take you along on a "Backyard Adventure" or two via social media to share some new Wisconsin destination ideas and insights into what you'll need to do to make it happen for you. We had…
June Visitor Numbers
Approximately 395,000 visitors came to Devil's Lake State Park in June of this year. 394,956 was the software estimate based on the number of cars that passed through the park's 3 main entrances on the north and south shore. (South…
Hurry to Check Out The Prairie Flowers in Bloom!
You still have time to get out and see the oceans of flowers blooming on local prairies. While some, such as the purple coneflowers & wild bergamot are nearly done for the year, others such as black-eyed Susans and compass…
Bike 4 Trails! Well, 3 ½ Anyway!
Wisconsin's 101-mile "Bike 4 Trails" route from Marshland to Reedsburg combines the Great River, the La Crosse River, the Elroy-Sparta & the 400 State Bike Trails. While a few riders will make this into a day trip, most folks stretch…
Sauk County Fair This Weekend!
The Sauk County Fair is located just a few minutes from Devil's Lake State Park and will be another entertainment option for campers and park visitors this weekend! (July 12th-18th, 2021) Here's the info: Come to the Sauk County Fair…
Dances With Dirt Event This Saturday!
You can expect Devil's Lake State Park to be busy again this Saturday, July 10th as the park hosts the annual "Dances With Dirt" trail running / marathon event. Runners will be on most trails east of the lake itself…
Is The Beach Safe From E.Coli?
As you know, a couple of weeks back we had elevated levels of E. Coli on Devil's Lake State Park's North Shore Beach. Just a few days later, the water tested fine and the advisory was dropped. The big question…
The Nature Center Returns!
Devil's Lake State Park's Nature Center opens today, Friday, June 25th after a very long hiatus due to Covid-19. The Nature Center is now open 10 am to 5 pm daily through Labor Day weekend when fall hours will begin.…
ICF’s Cranes of the World is Open
The International Crane Foundation's new "Cranes of the World Exhibit" here in Baraboo, Wisconsin is now open daily through October 31, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Should you visit? The International Crane Foundation is one of those places…
#ThrowbackThursdays On Social Media
Did you know that every Thursday we share a historic Devil's Lake State Park postcard, photo, stereogram, or other bric-a-brac from our personal collection on our social media pages? If if you're interested in these little slices of Devil's Lake…