Suddenly Winter
Just a quick note to let you know that Devil's Lake State Park Concessions including the North Shore Chateau are now closed for the season. The park's Nature Center will also be closed for the majority of November and December…
Halloween Hike Route Details
If you're thinking about coming to the Devil's Lake State Park Candlelight Halloween Hike for the first time, we thought we'd share a bit more information about the route. Weather The current forecast for Saturday, October 26th calls for mostly…
Halloween Hike! This Saturday, Oct 26th.
Join us this Saturday, October 26 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm for Devil’s Lake State Park's Annual Torchlit Halloween Hike! The event is based out of the park's North Shore Chateau (Concession Building). Activities Go on a 2-mile torch-lit…
Cell Tower, You Have A Vulture Problem…
If you live near Devil's Lake State Park's north shore, love camping or visiting the park, what would you think of seasonal pyrotechnics going off at the park entrance? Would you enjoy seeing dead bird effigies hanging by wires as…
Gravel Lot Redux
I originally brought up the issue of the new parking lot(s) when readers started asking me what that "scar, hole, construction zone" was right under Devil's Doorway last spring. I was as surprised as anyone when I first went out…
Fall Colors, Halloween Hike and ?
The weather forecast is looking mighty good this weekend which means everyone will be out to see the fall colors in Baraboo Hills area. While you're out this weekend, you may also want to check out these events... Halloween Mystery…
Fall Colors. A Lesson in Perspective.
These days, so many of us get our information from social media including, of course, learning how the fall colors are coming on. Thing is, for every beautiful photo and positive comment, there is someone sharing their dull, bland and…
Monday Color Extra!
The colors are coming on fast here at Devil's Lake State Park and in the Baraboo Hills. This week and next weekend (Oct. 14 - Oct 20th) are going to be your best opportunity for great colors! Of course, not…
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 coming winter will be by looking at a Woolly Bear…
The Gathering Has Begun!
Turkey vultures are the stars of Devil's Lake State Park's skies all summer long. Many people mistake them for eagles and hawks, but even so, they are a loved part of the park experience. Well, right now, their numbers are…