Snow at the Park Videos
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…
The Scent of the Snow
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…
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…
Winter Wonder of Fern Dell Gorge
While the ice caves of the Apostle Islands can’t be beat, Mirror Lake State Park’s Fern Dell Gorge puts on a pretty impressive show right here at home. Well, for folks willing to strap on the snowshoes and hike their…