As our climate changes and visitor numbers climb, Devil's Lake State Park's bluff trails see hikers well into winter, with the East & West Bluff trails now active year-round. But let's be clear - winter hiking here comes with serious…
Anyone who frequents Devil's Lake State Park knows how special this place is. From its towering quartzite bluffs to its pristine beaches, it's a natural treasure we all want to protect. While most visitors try to follow Leave No Trace…
As we start talking about changing leaves, it's good to note that fall colors are not all about trees. In fact this time of year many of our local prairies near Devil's Lake State Park are a sea of greens,…
Opinion - As the world changes, each new generation tends to accept their environment as normal. Science calls this "Shifting Baseline Syndrome". It's why you might not know what you've lost if you weren't around to see it go. Take…
Editorial: Land just is. The land and the critters that live upon it just “are”. The plants, trees, worms, bees, and bears all co-exist in some semblance of balance. Left alone, and barring any natural disaster, the natural world just…
If you plan a hike at Devil's Lake State Park, now is the perfect time to check out the wildflowers adorning the bluffs. Here are some of the beautiful blooms you might encounter: Wild Roses (Rosa): Fragrant, pink or white…
Visitors to Devil's Lake State Park enjoyed an amazing light show as a rare G5 geomagnetic storm, supercharged the northern lights worldwide on Friday night into Saturday morning, May 10th & 11th. Here are just a couple of photos from the…
Spring has arrived in Baraboo, Wisconsin, and there's no better way to celebrate than by attending the exciting events happening this Saturday, May 11th! Spend the day exploring the local community and the natural beauty of Devil's Lake State Park.…
Spring has sprung at Devil's Lake State Park, and with it comes a charming little flower with a curious name: Dutchman's Breeches. Observant visitors will be delighted to spot patches of these delicate blooms all over the quartzite cliff on…
I've been thinking about how much 2024 is feeling like the infamous drought year, 2012 so far. But I also know that we humans have a way of connecting dots in ways that are not always factual. So, I decided…