Hiking? You’re a Poopy Head!
I thought that might get your attention! Well, we're not only here to insult, but to educate as well, so on this #WildlifeWednesday let's talk about frass! This is the time of year, even on a perfectly sunny day, a…
Camping Opens! Here’s what you need to know…
Camping at Wisconsin State Parks finally opens Wednesday, June 10th (Tomorrow morning as I write this. ). So, how do we check in tomorrow... Well, I asked the communications folks at the DNR and here's what you need to know;…
That was something else…
Opinion - Wow, what a weekend! Traffic was stacked up all around Devil's Lake State Park on Saturday and to a lesser degree on Sunday, when the DNR limited auto access to manage the park's capacity. Here's what that looked…
Campgrounds Open Wed, June 10
Announced today from the Wisconsin DNR - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2020Contact: [email protected] The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will reopen state campgrounds on Wednesday, June 10 with special conditions to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Some of the…
Most Devil’s Lake Restrooms Open
It's time for a Thursday morning Potty Report for Devil's Lake State Park. As you know, some Wisconsin State Park restrooms were to open on June 3rd. Of course figuring out which ones is a bit more difficult. So we…
Storm Pics
A severe thunderstorm rolled through Wisconsin last evening bringing strong winds and heavy rains to parts of the state. Here at Devil's Lake State Park, the arrival of the storm was a sight to behold... Shelf Cloud (Above) - Here's…
Fun Free Weekend June 6-7
Admission to Devil's Lake and all Wisconsin State Parks is FREE THIS WEEKEND. Fees are also waived on Wisconsin State Trails and fishing licences as well. From the DNR: During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7: No state park admission stickers…
Devil’s Lake Wish List? Speak Now…
The public still has time to comment on the Property Master Plan for the "Central Sand Hills Ecological Landscape" which covers much of our area's popular natural attractions including Devil's Lake State Park, Parfrey’s Glen, Pewit's Nest and Gibraltar Rock…
Garlic Mustard is bad, but this doesn’t help…
Garlic mustard invades the forest and takes over. It crowds out native plants, flowers, and wildlife food sources. It can even change the soil so that other plants can't grow! But picking it and tossing it on the trail just…
Memorial Weekend 2020
Well, this is going to be an interesting holiday weekend for sure. Let's look ahead, shall we? May 22nd Update Friday is a great day to publish updates for Saturday wouldn't you say? So here's what the DNR has released…