Nature Trivia Walk, Sat. Nov 13th
If you're looking for a fun outdoor family activity this weekend, head out to the Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center for a Nature Trivia Walk, anytime between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Drop in anytime between 10 am and…
Final Fall Color Report 2021 – Nov 4
Yes, you will still find plenty of great fall colors in the Baraboo Hills and here at Devil's Lake State Park this coming weekend, however, 2021's long strange fall color trip is certainly coming to an end. Sudden cold temperatures…
Black Bear Video Captured in Devil’s Lake State Park.
In August of 2021, one of our "critter cam" trap cameras was finally able to document a black bear in the wilds of Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This may be the first time a black bear was…
Explore The Sauk Prairie Recreation Area!
There's a great new way to explore the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area on the southern border of Devil's Lake State Park and it's totally free! Check out the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance's new Explore The Badger Lands App! The Sauk…
Fall Color Report for Oct 28 – Nov 4, 2021
The slow roll of 2021's autumn color change continues. This week there is still a lot of colors out there to enjoy, and surprisingly, still a lot of green as well. Let me start off this week by offering you…
Fall Color Report – Oct 21 – 28, 2021
Colors are changing surprisingly fast here in the Baraboo hills and at Devil's Lake State Park this week. Our good "weather window" will be Friday and Saturday... [Weather Forecast] So if this is your weekend, come and visit us! The…
Halloween Hike Sat. Oct 23rd, 2021
It's time once again for the annual Devil's Lake State Park Halloween Hike! Join us this Saturday, October 23rd from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. This year there is also a pumpkin carving contest from 3 pm to 5:30 pm.…
Summer Numbers
In the spring of 2021, a variety of counters were put in at Devil's Lake State Park and some surrounding properties, giving us the first clearer look at how many people visit the park. 2022 will be the first year…
Fall Color Report Oct 14 – 21
Is there color out there? Yes! Are the fall colors going to peak this weekend? Well no. When will it be peak? Well, you see, it's looking like one of those weird years... If forced to call a "peak" weekend,…
Is It Warm Enough To Swim?
Would you still want to go swimming in Devil's Lake on a nice October day? Well, for most of us that answer would be, "no!" Swimming in October? In Wisconsin?? There are folks who still swim this time of year.…