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Wood along south shore road, april 16, 2023

What’s Up With All The Downed Trees?

As we hike and drive through the forests of Devil’s Lake State Park, we’re surrounded by the majesty of towering trees, many of which are now struggling to survive. In many locations, we're also surrounded by dead wood piled up…

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Prescribed Burn, Merrimac Preserve 2023

Prescribed Burn, Merrimac Preserve

Yesterday evening, a prescribed burn was conducted on the Merrimac Preserve which is located just east of Roznos Meadow on the southeast corner of Devil's Lake State Park. Smoke from the fire was visible from Devil's Lake and the city…

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Closed Tunnel Elroy Sparta State Trail

Bats of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail

Just after Halloween, we took advantage of the late-season warmth to ride the Elroy-Sparta State Trail north from Kendall, Wisconsin, up to the first of 3 historic train tunnels, which are some of the main attractions on the Elroy-Sparta. Of…

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Fall Colors, Red Leaves

Seeing Red!

When visitors to Devil's Lake State Park are asking where and when to see "fall colors", sometimes what they are really asking is where to see, "RED" leaves. This is because the red color doesn't happen everywhere and in fact,…

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Phragmites at Devil's Lake State Park

Phragmites – Invasive Species Action Month

June is Invasive Species Action Month which is intended to encourage us all to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm our native wildlife & landscapes. So we've been sharing a few invasives around Devil's Lake State…

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Bonaparte's Gulls at Devil's Lake State Park

Migration Season at the Lake

While the lake flies are still an issue along the lake sure, it also means there's a banquet for migrating birds who are now visiting the lake. It's a great year for the birds at Devil's Lake State Park! Cool…

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Lake Flies!

The annual lake fly hatch is in full swing around Devil's Lake. The flies started to appear last Sunday and have now reached epic "cloud" stage. The flies complete their full life cycle in about 2 weeks, until then you…

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Prospect Point at Devil's Lake State Park

Celebrate Earth Day At Devil’s Lake State Park

BARABOO, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to celebrate Earth Day, Friday, April 22, at Devil’s Lake State Park. This year’s Earth Day theme is “Invest in our Planet.”  Wisconsin is home to 84,000 miles…

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It’s “Tick Check!” Season

Yup, now that the weather is warming up it's "Tick Check" season here in Wisconsin! After every hike here at Devil's Lake State Park or anywhere really, be sure to check yourself, your family, and your pets for ticks! And…

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