There Goes The Bench…
On Monday, while out hiking on Steinke Basin, I discovered that this little old bench at the trailhead was losing its sunshade.. and its seats. When I thought about it a moment, I realized that losing the bench could be…
Ephemeral Waterfalls
We're regularly asked about Devil's Lake State Park's waterfalls. Thing is, even when people go search for them, they are often disappointed. This is because the park's falls are all ephemeral. They only flow when there is enough water around.…
Get Annual Park Stickers on South Shore
The autopay or "iron ranger" machine at the South Shore entrance of Devil's Lake State Park is now dispensing your Wisconsin resident annual park stickers immediately. Up until now, you could purchase daily passes at the machine when the office…
They’re Baaaak!
On Tuesday, March 9th (2021) both the red-winged blackbirds and the turkey vultures returned to Devil's Lake State Park! While many of the vultures will stay, some will just take a short rest here before heading out to their summer…
Even Cheap Ice Cleats Will Make You Happy!
The warming weather and blue skies are calling you to get outside! Awesome! BUT... It's going to be slippery! Let's talk about ice cleats. Treacherous Trails For the next week or so, even the trails we think of as "easy"…
That New Educational Center (Continued…)
For folks following along with the progression of plans for a new "educational" center proposed for Devil's Lake State Park, I'd like to point you to a fresh article in the local newspaper that's worth a read... Feasibility of potential…
Be Careful on the Trails This Weekend!
The forecast for Saturday is looking pretty sweet with some sun and temps near 50 in the Devil's Lake State Park region. However, the popular bluff trails are snow covered, icy, and will be hazardous in many areas. https://youtu.be/9uepNipRz2Q A…
How Will The Deer Stay Warm?
Did you ever wonder or worry about how the deer at Devil's Lake State Park will stay warm when the winter temperatures outside drop far below zero? Well, for the most part, they'll be just fine. Physical Changes Fat The…
Bridge Construction May Mean Detour
Depending on how you approch Devil's Lake State Park, you may need to take a detour beginning next Monday, February 15th, 2021 until late May as the Wisconsin DOT works to replace the Skillet Creek Bridge. Where Is This? Well,…
Coyote Love Is In The Air
Love is in the air for Devil's Lake State Park's coyote population. Now through early March coyotes will be finding mates and starting new families throughout the park. As far as we know, there have never been any problems between…