The summer crowd is still hanging around... Autumn is getting later. It's easy to see…
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 every popular color spot plays by the same schedule!
Best Weather Days
Looking at our local weather forecast, Monday, Oct 14th (today), Thursday and Friday are going to be our best weather days. Next weekend looks a little iffy at this point but Saturday will be better than Sunday if current forecasts hold up. Click here for a detailed forecast.
Find The Best Colors!
Remember, we have more tips about where to look right here. We also have some recommended scenic drives for you right here.
How’s It Look?
So, just what is it looking like right now? We’ll here are a few photos from the Steinke Basin and Johnson Moraine areas of Devil’s Lake State Park. Also be sure to check in on our Facebook page, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates.
Mark Your Calendar Now!
Halloween Hike This Weekend at Mirror Lake State Park
Calling all Nature Detectives! Join the State Park Staff and the Friends of Mirror Lake, this Saturday, Oct 19th from 6pm-8pm, for a fun family evening at the park as we locate clues along the easy 1-mile torch-lit trail to help find out who is our Mystery Guest. When you are not out on the trail you can enjoy some time around the bonfires along with some hot chocolate, hot cider and sweet treats that the Friends will have for sale as a fundraiser. Free, but park vehicle sticker required. The fun begins at the Beach area. Call the Park office at 608-245-2333 for details or visit friendsofmirrorlake.org.
Fall Photo Hike at Devil’s Lake
Saturday, October 19 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm – What better excuse to get outside than to go on a hike to take pictures! This will be an informal hike with a chance to get out and take pictures of Devil’s Lake in fall. This hike is a good one for amateur photographers or photographers who would like to help others take better pictures.
We will start at Steinke basin, heading up the rescue road to the top of the east bluff. Since we will be hiking near dusk, hopefully we’ll get a beautiful sunset to take pictures of from on top of the bluff.
Be sure to bring a flashlight or headlamp with you since we’ll be hiking back down at twilight. This will be about a 2-mile hike with some rugged/difficult terrain, but not too steep of hills. It can get chilly on top of the bluff, so make sure to dress in layers and bring water with you.
Meet at the Steinke Basin Parking Lot
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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