Two Boulders on the Johnson Moraine Trail Traveled 300 Miles to Get Here If you've hiked the Johnson Moraine Trail north of Steinke Basin, you've probably walked right past two rocks that have no business being here. About 50 feet…
Mud Season at Devil’s Lake State Park Updated March 2026. Spring at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin usually means wet trails. Snowmelt and rain settle into the low spots, especially where thousands of boots have already compacted the soil…
February may still feel like winter in Wisconsin, but the seasonal shift has already begun. At Devil’s Lake State Park, some of the earliest signs of spring don’t show up in wildflowers or warm temperatures. They show up in daylight…
Over the past few decades, many park systems and outdoor educators have observed a gradual shift in the types of programs that draw the largest audiences. Historically, presentations on things such as geology, natural history, and focused programs exploring specific…
As we sat watching the cold sunset fade softly over the bluffs at Roznos Meadow in Devil’s Lake State Park on Monday evening, I found myself thinking about why we travel, and what “vacation” actually means to us. In the…
One of the best shows of color at Devil’s Lake State Park is when the south valley below the East Bluff reaches its peak. This is the area of the park where the CCC parking lot and the group camp…
It’s time for the first official Fall Color Report of the season, and as most locals could tell you, there isn’t much to report just yet. We’re still looking at the occasional “show stopper” tree here and there, but overall,…
In days long ago, forests were seen as mystical and magical places. Folklore often depicted them as places of both wonder and danger, filled with mythical creatures and hidden secrets. They were homes to elves, fairies, and talking animals, spiritual…
Not far from the quiet village of Leland in south-west Sauk County, you’ll find one of Wisconsin’s most remarkable landmarks, a natural sandstone arch carved by wind and water over countless millennia. The opening stretches 25 feet high and 35…
I’ve heard a lot of comments recently about the white trees everywhere. They really stand out right now as you drive around our part of Wisconsin! Some folks have been concerned when they see clumps of white trees in the…