It’s A Promethea Moth!
I like to take a moment here and there to share with you some of the critters that make Devil's Lake State Park their home. While out snowshoeing (And enjoying the sunshine!) a couple of days back, we noticed a…
What Is Wilderness?
Author & environmentalist, Edward Abby wrote that the "idea of wilderness needs no defense, it only needs defenders.". Today, especially here in Wisconsin, the "pristine" wilderness he spoke of is mostly long gone. Our land, even our parks such as…
Critter Cam Update
Happy New Year! We've got so much to talk about and prepare for as we head into 2020! I hope everyone had a fun holiday season! Before we jump full-on into the new year, I wanted to share our last…
It’s Procyon Lotor!
Time to check in on our 'Critter Cams'! Well, one anyway! It's been a weird season with few predators or even deer for that matter. What's the message when over 4 years, your cameras have fewer and fewer coyotes, foxes…
Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing Walk. Sat, Nov 23rd.
Being out in nature can make us feel relaxed. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the leaves, the sunlight playing through the branches – these things ease our stress and help us relax and think more clearly. Join…
Fognados? Steam Devils?
The bluffs of Devil's Lake State Park can create some interesting air currents. At the southern corner of the East Bluff, it's common for cool air from the north end to meet warmer air coming in from the east to…
Snow at the Park Videos
It's only November 7th and we've had quite a bit of snow in the Devil's Lake State Park region. Well, not enough to snowshoe in, but still it is a winter wonderland out there! We've uploaded a couple of fresh…
Hey Salamander, It’s November!
Salamanders are not considered cold tolerant. Generally, it is believed that once the cold arrives, they find a hole and hibernate. Well, someone forgot to tell this little one we discovered on the South Bluff of Devil's Lake State Park…
Fall Colors. A Lesson in Perspective.
These days, so many of us get our information from social media including, of course, learning how the fall colors are coming on. Thing is, for every beautiful photo and positive comment, there is someone sharing their dull, bland and…
Monday Color Extra!
The colors are coming on fast here at Devil's Lake State Park and in the Baraboo Hills. This week and next weekend (Oct. 14 - Oct 20th) are going to be your best opportunity for great colors! Of course, not…