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…
When you spend a lot of time telling folks about all of the cool places they can see in our area, you sometimes wrestle with the realities out there that may make that experience less enjoyable for some. As regular…
If your dog just "can't" be on a leash, then leave them home. Or better yet, leave them with family or friends before you head to Devil's Lake State Park. Loose dogs on the trails and beaches cause all sorts…
I totally get it, being out in nature, hanging out at your campsite... just chillin'. The photo above was caught on one of our "Critter Cams" and as you can see they look like they may be rolling their own…
Baraboo's Fireworks display will happen on Monday, July 4th, with the fireworks starting around 9:30 pm. The 2022 Festival Foods Barabooms will be held at the Sauk County Fairground, just minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. The event provides an…
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"…
With the heat index forecast to hit at least 101 degrees today, it seems like a good time to talk about dealing with the heat while out hiking at Devil's Lake State Park. General Tips For Hot Days! Hydrate! -…
Join Naturalist/Educator, Susan Johansen-Mayoleth, this Friday, June 10th for a challenging 7+ mile hike through meadows, up the bluff, over ridges, and through the woods. You'll start at Roznos Meadow, go up to the Uplands Trail, over to the East…
This time of year Devil's Lake State Park certainly gets busy. It's a time when some folks start asking for suggestions for quieter places to camp, swim, hike, etc... Well, one option might be White Mound County Park. White Mound…
Heads Up! - Devil's Lake State Park is scheduled to be sprayed for Spongy (Gypsy) months MONDAY, MAY 23RD, 2022. Notices have been posted around the park's campgrounds. Sorry, no specific time was posted. We have additional information at https://www.devilslakewisconsin.com/2022/05/11/aerial-spraying-at-devils-lake-in-may-june/…