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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Kids Are Growing Up!
The older Great Blue Heron chicks are now beginning to leave the nest, and more will soon follow. Before long, the heron rookery located at Devil's Lake State Park's south shore group camp will go quiet for another year. Oh…
She’s Not Dead!
A couple of days ago we were out walking along the South Shore of Devil’s Lake where the road and sidewalk are right up against the lake. This area is a popular fishing spot because the water gets deep quickly…