Ride The Rails!
There are many ways to enjoy the Baraboo Hills region beyond Devil's Lake State Park. We are always encouraging folks to get out and explore all of Sauk County! One way to do that is on the coach of a…
Devil’s Lake Cascades Video
The Cascades of Devil's Lake State Park are located in the shrinking "wilds" of the park far from roads or trails. To reach them requires not only a level of fitness and a sense of balance, but a love of…
“Shanty Town”
First built in the early 1890s, this hidden village housed workers of a once busy quarry on the east bluff of the park. Quarries such as the one this village supported, were in fact, a major driver for the creation of…
Check Out Mirror Lake State Park’s Turtleville Trail!
Right now on Mirror Lake State Park's unassuming 2.4 mile Turtleville trail, there are some cool colors and awesome aromas to experience. You should check it out! Mirror Lake State Park is just under 13 miles from Devil's Lake State…
2019 Free Adventure Hikes
A few years ago, I created Devil's Lake Adventure Hikes as a way to get out from behind the website and share with you, in person, the many awesome and inspiring locations around the park that are rarely seen by…
Ice Wall of Pine Hollow SNA
In March of 2019, the ice wall at Pine Hollow State Natural Area near Leland, Wisconsin was something to behold. Certainly worth the extra effort you have to put in to get to it. Grab your snowshoes and we'll tell…
Awesome Ice At Wildcat!
Wildcat Mountain State Park is about an hour west of Devil’s Lake State Park. It’s a beautiful drive any time of year that takes you out into the famous driftless landscapes of Wisconsin. Wildcat is known for its amazing vistas…
Snowshoe Rocky Arbor State Park!
When it comes to winter play at the parks of Sauk County, we generally say something like, “Devil’s Lake State Park is for snowshoeing & Mirror Lake State Park is for Skiing.” While not 100% true, this simple phrase will get visitors…
Ice Caves of Central Wisconsin
Over the last few years, of ice caves, frozen waterfalls and ice floes around Wisconsin as just skyrocketed. Of course the most popular ice formations in Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Superior in Bayfield. Still, here in central Wisconsin…
Snowshoeing Hemlock Draw
When it comes to creating your own “backyard adventures”, you may want to consider exploring the Hemlock Draw State Natural Area just west of Devil’s Lake State Park. Yes, even in winter! Backyard adventures as we see them, are opportunities for…