Loons Return!
At least one loon has been seen this week on the south end of Devil's Lake. It wasn’t too many years ago that it would have been a shock to see a loon on the lake, but over the last…
Devil’s Lake State Park: Myths and Misunderstandings – The Cave
Located in Wisconsin, Devil's Lake State Park is a popular destination known for its stunning natural beauty and unique geological features. However, over the years, many myths and misunderstandings have surfaced about the park. In this series, we'll explore one…
Snow Expected For The Weekend
Expect snowy trail conditions In The Devil's Lake State Park area this weekend! We are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 1 pm Friday. More snow and rain are expected on Sunday. How much snow is coming? The forecast varies…
Exploring Levee Road: A Scenic Bike Route Along the Wisconsin River
Sauk County offers excellent rail-to-trail bike routes, including the popular 400 State Trail and Great Sauk State Trail. That said, there are also some nice low traffic road routes as well. One of our favorite rides is Levee Road, a…
Welcome Home Heron!
The Great Blue Heron began returning to the South Shore rookeries on Wednesday. Interestingly, there are just a few pairs right now, all visible from the CCC parking lot. Normally the males would arrive a week or two earlier. This…
2024 or 2012: Déjà Vu at Devil’s Lake?
I've been thinking about how much 2024 is feeling like the infamous drought year, 2012 so far. But I also know that we humans have a way of connecting dots in ways that are not always factual. So, I decided…
Where Does The Water Go?
What are some of the common myths or misunderstandings you've heard about Devil's Lake State Park? There are quite a few! One that came up recently is the idea that Devil's Lake has some form of NATURAL underwater drainage. So,…
DNR Conducts Comprehensive Fishery Survey at Devil’s Lake
Nets installed at Devil's Lake State Park yesterday are part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries program's comprehensive fishery survey, which takes place every 10 years. These nets primarily target northern pike but will also capture panfish and…
An Early Spring at Devil’s Lake State Park 🌿🌞
As the unusually warm weather continues in our part of Wisconsin, things are changing rapidly at Devil's Lake State Park. The lake's ice has receded, leaving only a small frozen shelf in the more shaded area along the south shore.…