What Is Wilderness?
Author & environmentalist, Edward Abby wrote that the "idea of wilderness needs no defense, it only needs defenders.". Today, especially here in Wisconsin, the "pristine" wilderness he spoke of is…
The Woolly Bear Myth
Have you heard of the Woolly Bear Myth? Most people in the Midwest have heard it one time or another. The idea is that you can forecast how long the…
Weekend Events. July 26, 27 & 28.
This weekend features great weather, a very special Native dance presentation at Devil's Lake and more. Let's jump right in... Weekend Weather This is a simple one. We're looking at…
Memorial Weekend 2019
Hard to believe it's Memorial weekend already! Well, we've got a lot of ground to cover, so let's hit it! Our Local Weather Not a bad forecast with a mix…
Wild, Wild Life!
What's that tumbling furball by the tracks? Well, it's baby foxes! (Kits) and that must mean it's time for a few #WildlifeWednesday updates! Birdlife It's awesome to see all of…
Snowshoe Rocky Arbor State Park!
When it comes to winter play at the parks of Sauk County, we generally say something like, “Devil’s Lake State Park is for snowshoeing & Mirror Lake State Park is for…
Perigrine Falcons
Peregrine falcon at Devil's Lake State Park. We are quite lucky to have a mating pair of Peregrine falcons nesting within a protected area at Devil's Lake State Park. Well,…
A Quiet Evening At Home
It’s #WildlifeWednesday and time to spend a quiet evening at home with our friends at Devil’s Lake State Park through the lens of one of our crittercams…
Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Devil's Lake State Park, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, is the state's most popular state park, drawing nearly 3 million annual visitors. Encompassing over 10,000 acres, Devil's Lake is part of over…
10 Honest Tips For First Timers!
Last Update: 09/01/2023 - Originally written for Memorial weekend, this list of tips is good for any first-timer who's visiting Devil's Lake State Park during a holiday or busy summer…