Winter has finally arrived at Devil's Lake State Park! We received about 3-4 inches of snow on Sunday night and are expecting another 2-5 inches of snow today. So what can winter visitors expect? Park Stickers Your 2021 park sticker…
My wife and I (And our 2 border collies!) completed the Bike 4 Trails route from Marshland (Near the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge) south to Reedsburg on Wednesday morning just after 10 am. (Now we just need the Great Sauk…
Each year we like to take you along on a "Backyard Adventure" or two via social media to share some new Wisconsin destination ideas and insights into what you'll need to do to make it happen for you. We had…
The trick to getting outside for parents is not just keeping the kids warm, but keeping them occupied as well! Animal tracks in the fresh snow provide a ready-made scavenger hunt! For younger kids, the game can be as simple…
Get outside this weekend for a winter scavenger hunt! Stop by the Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center anytime between 10:00 am - 2:30 pm on Saturday, Feb 22 and pick up your clues! Each family will need to work…
If you've always wanted to try cross country skiing, I'd suggest you do it sooner than later or another winter will pass you by. Here's the non-expert's guide to how to get yourself out on some skis quickly here in…
Most of the time when someone asks what trail in the park is "flattish, easyish, shortish, familyish", especially in the winter, we'll point them to the Grottos Trail on Devil's Lake's south shore. It's ideal for snowshoeing this time of…
It's only November 7th and we've had quite a bit of snow in the Devil's Lake State Park region. Well, not enough to snowshoe in, but still it is a winter wonderland out there! We've uploaded a couple of fresh…
Recently around the house, we've been talking about forest bathing. Growing scientific evidence is showing that there are many benefits both physically and psychologically to immersing yourself in nature. (See the articles listed below.) To get the benefits of forest…
