As autumn settles into Devil's Lake State Park and the surrounding Sauk County area, we're…
It’s nearly time again for the bi-annual Farm / Art Detour here in Sauk County. The Farm/ Art DeTour is a self-guided driving tour through 50 miles of scenic farmland and emerging fall colors. Along the way, you’ll see artwork inspired by the land, pasture performances, roadside poetry, and more.
The 2022 tour kicks off from trailheads in Plain or in Sauk Prairie. Maps are available at the trailheads or you can download a simplified map from their website here. Take note of two “offshoots” that will bring you to the Little Eagle Arts Foundation (LEAF) studio & Dr. Evermor’s Sculpture Park, both are just minutes south of Devil’s Lake State Park. For a complete list of vendors and stops check out the Farm / Art Detour Website.
The Little Eagle Arts Foundation’s Maa WaKacak Art Studio is located within the gates of the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area (Badger) on the Ho-Chunk Nation’s property. LEAF will be hosting a Native Art Marketplace on the weekends during the event, Oct 1 & 2 and Oct 8 & 9. For more information click here.
More Scenic Drives
Of course, you don’t have to take part in the event to enjoy scenic autumn drive through Sauk County. We’ve got a variety of routes prepared for you that you can explore on your own time. Check them out here.
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.