Anyone who frequents Devil's Lake State Park knows how special this place is. From its towering quartzite bluffs to its pristine beaches, it's a natural treasure we all want to protect. While most visitors try to follow Leave No Trace…
Happy Friday! Your weekend mission, should you choose to accept it... If you're looking for a birding challenge this weekend, how about trying to document the elusive Ravens of Devil's Lake State Park here in Baraboo, Wisconsin? Nature enthusiasts and…
The summer crowd is still hanging around... Autumn is getting later. It's easy to see as I go back through my photos of Devil's Lake State Park taken since the early 90s. I was pondering this as I was hiking…
Wisconsin's fall colors are amazing, and Devil's Lake State Park is one of the best places in the state to enjoy the full autumn color experience! In fact, practically anywhere in the Baraboo Hills area is just amazing! Here in…
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,…
"Public access lands are here for all of us to enjoy," the WDNR says, and they couldn't be more right. For nature lovers who feel like they've "seen it all," it might be time to expand your horizons beyond the…
So, you've conquered the Baraboo Hills and marveled at Devil's Lake State Park and Parfrey's Glen on our Day 1 itinerary. What's up for day 2? Well, it depends on what you're after, but let me share our approach. My…
If this is your first time in the Devil's Lake State Park region or you haven't explored much beyond the beach, here are my "Day 1" suggestions for getting the most out of a couple of days of exploring our…
As the summer heat fades and crisp autumn air settles in, the Baraboo Hills transform into a breathtaking canvas of fall colors. After months of lush green landscapes, the vibrant hues of autumn can seem almost surreal. The reds, oranges,…
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…