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Annual Lake Fly Hatch in Full Swing!

Attention park visitors! The annual lake fly hatch is currently in full effect around Devil's Lake. These tiny insects started to appear over the last few days and have now reached an impressive "cloud" stage. If you're planning to visit…

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East Bluff Trailhead

More Snow? Here We Go Again.

Our part of Wisconsin is under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning. This includes Devil's Lake State Park, Mirror Lake State Park, and most of our area. We're expecting 6 or more inches of fresh snow…

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11 inches of fresh snow at Devil's Lake State Park

Here Comes The Snow!

We are under a Winter Storm Warning. The National Weather Service is calling for 1-2 inches of snow tonight, (Monday, Jan 8th, 2024) followed by an additional 4-6 inches on Tuesday (Jan 9th) How do you feel about this wintry…

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First Day Hike

First Day Hike, Jan 1 at Devil’s Lake

This year at Devil’s Lake, the annual First Day hike will be a twilight hike/snowshoe through Steinke Basin. (I don't think we'll be snowshoeing!). This will be around a 2-mile hike on an uneven trail. Dress warm and bring a…

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Hike For Peace, Devil's Lake

Friday Thought – Hiking For Peace

Sometimes, the path to inner peace is found by adding more miles to your hike. We've all heard that hiking is nature's therapy, and walking can be deeply meditative and beneficial for our well-being. It's all true, but the true…

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Sunset at Devil's Lake State Park

Sunset Hike, Friday.

Mark your calendars! Join the Devil's Lake State Park naturalist this Friday, July 21st from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for a magical Sunset Hike up the East Bluff at Devil's Lake. As the day ends, you'll find a perfect spot…

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Dances With Dirt

Dances With Dirt, This Weekend

The 2023 Dances With Dirt adventure run, happening this Saturday, July 8th, from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Set in the stunning landscapes of Devil's Lake State Park, this run provides a unique opportunity to experience our park's natural beauty…

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Hiking With Dog

Find Your Quietude

As a "local" who spends more time on the trails than most, I can tell you that the idea that "everything is too crowded" on weekends and holidays, is only partly true. It's crowded in places and times when everyone…

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Spongy Moth Spray 2023

Spongy Moth Spraying, Thursday, May 18th

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 18th, an airplane is scheduled to spray parts of Devil's Lake State Park with the bacterial insecticide "Foray" to control Spongy Moth caterpillars that threaten to defoliate and kill valuable trees in public use areas such as picnic…

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