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Sometimes I think that the only way to truly appreciate Devil’s Lake State Park is from the outside. In fact, I know this to be true. Certainly, a photographer must see their subject from various vantage points, both physically and conceptually. They must step back and observe the bigger picture, while also zooming in on the details that others might overlook. But, as you know, when you get too close, things quickly go out of focus.
This principle extends beyond photography, of course, and applies to all aspects of life. When we encounter new ideas or face challenges, it’s essential to step outside of our own biases and preconceptions. By considering alternative viewpoints and embracing diversity of thought, we can broaden our horizons and find innovative solutions to problems. Ultimately, the ability to see things from multiple perspectives fosters empathy, creativity, and personal growth.
This is one reason that I love hiking the trails just outside of Devil’s Lake’s borders. Hiking through the Merrimac Preserve and the Ice Age Trail to the southeast of Devil’s Lake offers many views and perspectives of the park’s distant hills outside of the framework we most often think of. From a distance, there are no fees, no roads, no buildings, or crowded beaches. One can almost feel the time when this place was simply “A Lake Where Spirits Live,” as naturalist Ken Lange titled one of the books he wrote about the park. It’s interesting to ponder.
I invite you to get out and hike these areas and take time to see all the different perspective views they offer. Who knows, from a distance, you might just find you feel a new closeness to the land we call Devil’s Lake State Park near the city of Baraboo, here in Sauk County.
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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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