Prairie Colors: This Weekend’s Must-See
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,…
The Shifting Landscape
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…
Nature’s Tell
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…
What’s Blooming?
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…
Amazing Northern Lights!
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…
Celebrate Spring This Saturday, May 11th
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.…
Discover Dutchman’s Breeches Blooming at 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…
2024 or 2012: Déjà Vu at Devil’s Lake?
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…
DNR Conducts Comprehensive Fishery Survey at Devil’s Lake
Nets installed at Devil's Lake State Park yesterday are part of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Fisheries program's comprehensive fishery survey, which takes place every 10 years. These nets primarily target northern pike but will also capture panfish and…
An Early Spring at Devil’s Lake State Park 🌿🌞
As the unusually warm weather continues in our part of Wisconsin, things are changing rapidly at Devil's Lake State Park. The lake's ice has receded, leaving only a small frozen shelf in the more shaded area along the south shore.…