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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Groundhogs: The Overlooked Stars of Devil’s Lake State Park
Did you know that Devil's Lake State Park is home to groundhogs? These furry creatures are closely related to marmots, a popular sight in national parks out west. In fact, in some national parks such as Olympic NP, the public…
Earth Day: Honoring a Legacy of Environmental Stewardship
As we approach Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, it's worth reflecting on the history and legacy of this important day of observance. First, Weekend Events Devil's Lake is hosting an Earth Day torch-lit hike from 8:00 PM - 10:00…