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…
Sandstone & Truth in Advertising…
When you spend a lot of time telling folks about all of the cool places they can see in our area, you sometimes wrestle with the realities out there that may make that experience less enjoyable for some. As regular…
Pet Owners, Don’t Be Jerks…
If your dog just "can't" be on a leash, then leave them home. Or better yet, leave them with family or friends before you head to Devil's Lake State Park. Loose dogs on the trails and beaches cause all sorts…
Marijuana Check-in!
I totally get it, being out in nature, hanging out at your campsite... just chillin'. The photo above was caught on one of our "Critter Cams" and as you can see they look like they may be rolling their own…
Baraboo Fireworks 2022
Baraboo's Fireworks display will happen on Monday, July 4th, with the fireworks starting around 9:30 pm. The 2022 Festival Foods Barabooms will be held at the Sauk County Fairground, just minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. The event provides an…
Watch Where You Walk & Where You Sit!
Every year we talk about the dangers of various plants in the park such as poison ivy and wild parsnip. These are plants that for some people can cause anything from mild itching to intense pain and scarring. (I know,…
Tewakącąk, Spirit Lake
The indigenous Ho-Chunk people call the lake "Tewakącąk" which, I've been told, roughly translates to “Sacred" or "Holy" lake. Many people have advocated over many years to return the lake back to its proper name, well "Spirit Lake". Certainly "Devil"…
Hike Smart in Hot Weather!
With the heat index forecast to hit at least 101 degrees today, it seems like a good time to talk about dealing with the heat while out hiking at Devil's Lake State Park. General Tips For Hot Days! Hydrate! -…