Vulture’s Return 2023
You know what they say, "The early vulture gets the carrion!" One sure sign of spring at Devil's Lake State Park is the return of the Turkey Vultures! Their return is so regular that a now-retired maintenance worker at the…
7 Outdoor Valentine’s Ideas
If you’re still looking for romantic ideas that involve getting outside, or almost getting outside, here are a few local suggestions. 1. Go For a Hike Parfrey’s Glen is always a solid choice. In winter, the stone walls hold the…
Some Trails Are Getting Dicey!
Warmer weather has the snow melting and more ice forming out on the trails around Devil's Lake State Park and it will get worse before it gets better! Bluff Trails Are Getting Sketchy Although we offer a weekly trail report,…
Stone Rows of Devil’s Lake
Throughout Devil’s Lake State Park, you can find long linear mounds of rock so old that large trees now grow right through and on top of the rocks. These stone rows offer us a snapshot of the hardships early farmer’s…
Mechanical Weathering, Beautiful!
It’s not uncommon for visitors to Devil’s Lake to think that all of this fallen rock means that the whole park was once a quarry. While there were quarries within the park borders at one time, the fallen rock you…
Now & Then, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! Thank you for being here! We are so thankful for your engagement over the many years we've been at this! Your knowledge, thoughts, comments, ideas, corrections, concerns, and yes, respectful disagreements make this a pretty good job!…
Dangerous Trail Conditions
Some trails at Devil's Lake State Park are clearly dangerous or impassible due to ice and water buildup on stone stairways. We recommend avoiding some trails until weather conditions stabilize. South-facing stairways such as Balanced Rock, Potholes & the CCC…
Fern Dell Ice is Back!
Beautiful ice formations have returned to Mirror Lake State Park! We expect the ice to improve later in the season, but there are some displays going on right now. Fern Dell Gorge is a Wisconsin State Natural Area located within…