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Big Top Circus Parade

Big Top Parade Saturday, June 24th

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, Downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin, will once again play host to the historic Big Top Parade. As the hometown of the Ringling Brothers, Baraboo holds a significant place in the circus world, and this event serves to…

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Get in on our June Kinden Art Give-A-Way!

Congratulations to Jennifer Spahn, the winner of May's drawing! Throughout the summer we are we’re thrilled to join Kindenshop, featuring artist Kinden Vazquez of Stevens Point, to give away prints of her amazing artwork to our readers. Her portrayals of local…

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Pollen Floating on Devil's Lake.

Pollen on the Water

Let's "clear up" a little concern before the weekend! If you have noticed yellow-green dust blanketing the surface of Devil's Lake recently, don't worry, it's not algae. It's just a sign that our local pine & willow trees are in…

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Train Derailment at Devil's Lake State Park

Trail Derailment At Devil’s Lake.

Sunday evening at Devil's Lake State Park a number of train cars derailed just south of the South Shore crossing within the park. No one was injured and there were no hazardous materials on board. There are no more details…

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Hiking With Dog

Find Your Quietude

As a "local" who spends more time on the trails than most, I can tell you that the idea that "everything is too crowded" on weekends and holidays, is only partly true. It's crowded in places and times when everyone…

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Air Quality, Smoke at Devil's Lake State Park, May 19, 2023

Air Quality Alert Through Saturday

It's smokey out there! Visitors To Devil's Lake State Park will want to take note of the current air quality alert if planning to hike up the bluffs between now and lunchtime Saturday. Note that people with heart or lung…

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Spongy Moth Spray 2023

Spongy Moth Spraying, Thursday, May 18th

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 18th, an airplane is scheduled to spray parts of Devil's Lake State Park with the bacterial insecticide "Foray" to control Spongy Moth caterpillars that threaten to defoliate and kill valuable trees in public use areas such as picnic…

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Blue Green Algae Sign on Devil's Lake's North Shore

Caution, Blue-Green Algae

Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, has been reported in Devil's Lake and can pose risks to people and pets. Of course, it's not always easy to spot and just this morning I spoke with a park visitor with their…

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KindenShop.com

Kinden Art Give-A-Way Begins Today!

We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kindenshop, featuring artist Kinden Vazquez of Stevens Point, to give away prints of her amazing artwork. Her portrayals of local Wisconsin parks, natural areas, and communities were inspired by classic national park posters. Each piece captures…

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Lake Flies

Lake Flies or Rain?

As the weather starts to warm up in Wisconsin, visitors to Devil's Lake State Park always have about 2 weeks to share the shoreline with an unwelcome addition to their outdoor experience - the dreaded lake flies. These small, harmless…

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