Mask Mandate in Wisconsin

Gov. Tony Evers is issued an order that requires face coverings while indoors starting this Saturday and continuing until the end of September throughout Wisconsin.

How does this affect travelers to Wisconsin? Well, it’s complicated.  Here’s a news article from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that breaks it down. Generally, since public buildings within state parks are closed already, it’s hard to imagine any changes within the park, but as always we’ll have to wait and see.

Meanwhile the city of Chicago put Wisconsin on it’s quarantine list earlier in the week because their was no mask order in the state. (Read More)

The Weekend?

How will all of this affect the weekend crowds at Devil’s Lake State Park? Well, it’s hard to guess. We have heard of some cancellations at local lodging businesses. Still, so far, no ban, attempted restriction or closure has really changed the number of visitors to the park. We’d fully expect the day-use areas to be crammed full as usual on Saturday at least. You’re the best chance at getting a parking spot is before 9 am.

Derrick Mayoleth

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.