Fall Colors?
Well, it's a little early to start chasing fall colors here in the Devil's Lake State Park region, but it won't be too long. Here are a couple of photos taken this week along the Merrimac Preserve hiking trails on…
Ho-Chunk Neesh La Powwow Returns
The Ho-Chunk Neesh La Pow Wow returns to Baraboo this weekend, Aug 26, 27, 28, 2022. The weekend-long event is located at E10739 N. Reedsburg Rd. across from the casino just north of Baraboo. (About 10 minutes north of Devil's…
Chief Nąąga Keramąnį Trails
The local biking community is excited to invite riders to check out Baraboo's new Chief Nąąga Keramąnį trails now being built by Baraboo Parks & Recreation along with area volunteers. Eventually, there will be 2-3 miles of single-track bike trails,…
The Short History of Ragweed & Pine Trees at Devil’s Lake State Park
It's August and we're heading into ragweed allergy season! Ragweed season usually peaks here in Wisconsin in the late summer and early fall, but ragweed can produce pollen until the first frost. Often folks will confuse ragweed with goldenrod. Both are found…
A Hidden Accessible Trail That’s Worth A Side Trip
If you're looking for accessible trails in central Wisconsin, or maybe just a nice place to walk with a stroller, don't overlook a drive over to the MacKenzie Center in Poynette, WI. Overlooked, But Awesome The Mackenzie Center is one…
57 Days To Autumn!
57 days To Autumn! The equinox is on the 22nd in 2022, the 23rd in 2023, and in 2024?? The 22nd again. Welp, It was fun while it lasted. Peak Color Is A Moving Target As you know Devil’s Lake…
Where’s The Wildlife?
One common question people will ask when visiting the park is, "Where's The Wildlife?". They wonder if they will see wildlife while out paddling on the lake, or what animals they might encounter when hiking the East Bluff Trail. The…
Sauk County Fair this Week
The Sauk County Fair in Baraboo officially runs from July 11th through the 17th (2022), but for most of us, it really kicks off today, July 13th, and runs through the weekend. This is because today the Midway Opens at…
Dances With Dirt & More Sat. July 8th
There are a lot of last-minute notes to make before we head into the weekend. First, visitors will want to know that the Dances Wirth Dirt event runs from 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM at the park. This means that…
Women’s Ride on the GSST, Tue July 12th
Take an early evening bike ride on the Great State Sauk Trail in the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area Tuesday, July 12th from 7pm to 9pm. The naturalist will lead you along the trail to look for animal signs and wildlife…