It’s “Tick Check!” Season
Yup, now that the weather is warming up it's "Tick Check" season here in Wisconsin! After every hike here at Devil's Lake State Park or anywhere really, be sure to check yourself, your family, and your pets for ticks! And…
Heron Return for 2022!
It's spring and the Great Blue Heron have begun to return to their rookies within Devil's Lake State Park. This is an exciting annual event for folks who love seeing the park's wildlife! Drones & Loose Dogs Before we talk…
Weekend Wild Walk at Devil’s Lake State Park
Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park. These guided hikes will happen each Saturday afternoon during the month of March. Each walk will last two to two-and-a-half hours…
Elroy-Sparta Trail Ready for Spring!
Given everything we've been through in the last couple of years, it would be no surprise if you missed the news that the Elroy-Sparta Trail was fully repaired and ready to ride! As many of you know, sections of the…
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt at Devil’s Lake State Park
The Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center will be hosting a family Seasonal Scavenger Hunt this Saturday, February 19. You can drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Families will receive a set of clues to go on…
Frozen Bluff Trails Can Be Hazardous
We haven't had much snow and with lots of hikers and a bit of sun, the trails are slick. While we normally cover this info in our trail reports, it's worth emphasizing right now. Don't hurt yourself out there. If…
Candlelight Snowshoe, Sat., Jan. 29th
Join us for a torch-lit night hike at Devil’s Lake State Park this Saturday, January 29th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm to ease your winter cabin fever. Enjoy a hilly, self-guided snowshoe trek or hike a little over a…
It’s Not Aliens…
Last night as the sun fell behind the clouds, you could hear a low baritone song emanating from beneath the lake ice that sounded to me as if a lost whale was searching for the way out. Sometimes in winter…
Go Snowshoeing!
Devil's Lake State Park has snowshoes visitors can borrow for FREE. They can be borrowed anytime the Nature Center is open. (See below for Nature Center hours). The snowshoes have to be used in the park's boundaries and cannot be taken off the…
