Mirror Lake State Park which is located between Baraboo & Wisconsin Dells has created 2 brand new hiking trails and they are ready for you to explore! We put together this 7-minute HD video to give you a spring preview...…
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…
Given everything we've been through in the last couple of years, it would be no surprise if you missed the news that the Elroy-Sparta Trail was fully repaired and ready to ride! As many of you know, sections of the…
We haven't had much snow and with lots of hikers and a bit of sun, the trails are slick. While we normally cover this info in our trail reports, it's worth emphasizing right now. Don't hurt yourself out there. If…
Colors are changing surprisingly fast here in the Baraboo hills and at Devil's Lake State Park this week. Our good "weather window" will be Friday and Saturday... [Weather Forecast] So if this is your weekend, come and visit us! The…
Each year we like to take you along on a "Backyard Adventure" or two via social media to share some new Wisconsin destination ideas and insights into what you'll need to do to make it happen for you. We had…
You still have time to get out and see the oceans of flowers blooming on local prairies. While some, such as the purple coneflowers & wild bergamot are nearly done for the year, others such as black-eyed Susans and compass…
Wisconsin's 101-mile "Bike 4 Trails" route from Marshland to Reedsburg combines the Great River, the La Crosse River, the Elroy-Sparta & the 400 State Bike Trails. While a few riders will make this into a day trip, most folks stretch…
It's that time of year! We were out walking along the shoreline of Devil's Lake this morning (April 12, 2021) and discovered that the annual hatching of the lake flies has begun. We can expect to see them near the…
We're looking at a rainy weekend. That means muddy trails. Now here's the thing, when hikers go "around" a mud puddle, they are hurting the park. If you care about your park, Devil's Lake, Parfrey's Glen, Pewit's Nest... wherever, stay…