Sometimes, the path to inner peace is found by adding more miles to your hike. We've all heard that hiking is nature's therapy, and walking can be deeply meditative and beneficial for our well-being. It's all true, but the true…
It's Critter Cam time again. Although we checked this camera just last weekend, the captures go back to last winter as you can see. It's pretty clear that this critter is either a mink or a fisher, but it's not…
The Pine River Trail in Richland County, Wisconsin is a 14.3-mile multi-use recreational trail located about 50 minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. Running from Richland Center to Lone Rock, the trail offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature.…
According to a DNR press release the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Sauk County agencies are investigating the death of an adult male found on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Devil’s Lake State Park. Initial reports indicate two hikers…
We're in the middle of August, and fall color predictions are already popping up in the press. For example, Farmer's Almanac predicts peak fall foliage in Wisconsin will occur between October 5th and 14th this year. That's a pretty safe…
With the "Effigy Mounds: Sacred Sites and Native Arts" program coming up tomorrow, Thursday, August 10, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Devil's Lake State Park, I thought I'd try to wrangle out a timeline that might help "time-confused"…
What is that blue flower lining some of the roads around Devil's Lake State Park right now? It's chicory! Chicory is native to Eurasia and was brought to America by settlers in the 1700s, originally for medicinal purposes. During the…
On July 11th, a fire broke out at the base of the East Bluff in Devil's Lake State Park, near the railroad tracks. It burned about 3/4 of an acre of forest on the slope before it was contained. A…
Mark Your Calendars Now! Experience Authentic Ho-Chunk Music & Dance at Devil's Lake State Park for the first time since 2019! When: Friday, August 18th, 2023 at 7pm Where: Behind Rock Elm Shelter near the North Shore Boat Launch Join…
The popularity of e-bikes has been surging worldwide and it’s easy to see why! E-bikes offer accessibility, fun, and an environmentally-friendly transportation option. The electric assist makes biking easier for everyone while still providing exercise. (Some models do have throttles…