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Red Sumac. West Bluff Trail.

Fall Color Report – October 2, 2019

It's time for our first fall color report of the 2019 season. It's been a rainy and cloudly kick-off to October, but the upcoming weekend looks better. So, about that color... Fast Answer? We're not there yet! Another 2 weeks...…

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The Gathering Has Begun!

Turkey vultures are the stars of Devil's Lake State Park's skies all summer long. Many people mistake them for eagles and hawks, but even so, they are a loved part of the park experience. Well, right now, their numbers are…

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Devil's Lake State Park

Refocusing Our Efforts

This Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 PM the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park will be holding their annual meeting. You can get details right here. At this event, the organization will be holding a picnic and electing new board…

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Busy Balanced Rock Trail

Labor Day Weekend Events

Cow Chips, Music, Fur Traders, Honey Bees and more this weekend in the Baraboo Hills. First, let's thank everyone who will be working so that we can play this Labor Day Weekend! Here's what's up here in the Devil's Lake…

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Baraboo River Sampler

What's it like to paddle down the Baraboo river? Well, we've put together a 15 minute, "Slow TV" style video for you featuring just a few of the summer experiences a day on the river has to offer. So, sit…

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Cranberries

From Forest to Table

Thursday, August 8, at 2 pm, Join Elena Terry who is the founder of Wild Bearies Catering, an organization committed to blending indigenous ingredients and community education together to make the perfect plate. Elena will share her knowledge of the…

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Fields of Flowers

Another Flower Show!

Seas of flowers are waving in the breeze on the eastern border of Devil's Lake State Park. If you love prairie flowers, now's a great time to get out there. It's time for 2019's 3rd "super bloom"! If you want…

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Holding an injured watersnake at Devil's Lake State Park

Weekend Critter Stories

Friday evening, it was a snake. First thing Saturday morning, it was a snapping turtle. It was a weekend for little wildlife emergencies at Devil's Lake's north shore boat landing. Saving The Snake On Friday evening the guys who brought…

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Spiny Soft Shell Turtle

A Place For Wildlife On Devil’s Lake

This softshell turtle was digging a nest at Devil's Lake State Park. From a distance, with a telephoto lens, I shot some video. However, so many people were stopping, talking and taking pictures that eventually I gave up and so…

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Sauk Prairie Recreation Area

Thriving at Sauk Prairie Recreation Area

Earlier this spring, we shared video and photos when the Wisconsin DNR burned a large section of the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area. We thought it would be a good time to go have another look! It's looking pretty nice! Prescribed…

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