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…
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…
The warming weather and blue skies are calling you to get outside! Awesome! BUT... It's going to be slippery! Let's talk about ice cleats. Treacherous Trails For the next week or so, even the trails we think of as "easy"…
Happy New Year! Let's hope 2021 brings us all a happy and healthy new year! For anyone who can't get outside today or doesn't live near us, here's your First Day Virtual Hike on Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow…
It's a winter wonderland at Devil's Lake State Park! And it's a good time to remind you that the park does not maintain hiking trails in the wintertime. Be careful! All of the park's trails are snow-covered and slippery. The…
Wisconsin's Gun Deer season has ended as of November 29th, so hikers who are concerned about hunting can feel free to get back out on Wisconsin's State Park trails... Well, sorta... Muzzleloader So, while the major gun deer season has…