A controversial large-scale lodging project has been proposed just outside the north entrance of Devil’s Lake State Park. (Something we've written about in the past). Baraboo Bluff Hospitality LLC is seeking to build an 80-room hotel and 31 vacation villas…
Federal budget decisions are now having direct consequences on the ground here in Wisconsin, including along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which covers about 16 miles of hiking trail within Devil’s Lake State Park. Federal Funding Freeze Hits the…
Yesterday, March 18th, a prescribed burn was carried out on Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow. I’ve spent years photographing prescribed burns at Devil’s Lake State Park and talking to the folks who make them happen. Watching these fires unfold…
Our relationship with nature in Wisconsin Dells has always been a bit complicated. It’s hard to imagine this is the version of the Dells that H.H. Bennett envisioned when he shared his iconic photos of this unique landscape. While the…
If you’re planning a visit to Devil’s Lake State Park this summer, here’s something important to know before you arrive: Many of the gentle rises and islands of tall grass and flowers in the landscape, especially in picnic areas, are…
For a century now, visitors to Devil’s Lake State Park have stopped for a meal, a drink, or even a night of dancing at the park’s north shore concessions. While today’s Chateau blends into the atmosphere, its history is deeply…
One common claim we hear is that Wisconsin residents can’t get a Wisconsin State Park campsite because they’re all taken by out-of-state visitors. But is that really true? As always, we like to deal in facts—so we got the numbers.…
Wisconsin’s state parks offer some of the most beautiful outdoor experiences in the Midwest, but admission costs can add up. Whether you're a frequent visitor or just planning a weekend adventure, here are some ways to save money on your…
Let's take a little trip through history today, with this little gem from our collection of historic Devil's Lake State Park memorabilia. This vintage tourism brochure produced by the city of Baraboo sometime between the late 1920s or early 1930s…
Bundle up and join us for some winter magic! Two of our local state parks are hosting candlelight events in the coming weeks. Whether you choose Devil's Lake or Mirror Lake State Park (or both!), you'll experience our winter landscapes…