Critter Cam Check!
It's #WildlifeWednesday and time once again to check in on one of your Devil's Lake State Park Critter Cams! This time around, we've got a cute fawn, a couple of curious deer, a loud turkey and more! These clips were…
Lady’s Slipper Orchid at Devil’s Lake
The Greater Yellow Lady's-slipper Orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens), This is the most common wild orchid in the U.S. and is found in almost every state, however, it is rare to see them at Devil's Lake State Park This little…
Just leave ’em
OK. Well, I think a lot of folks learned or relearned how busy Devil's Lake State Park can get on a sunny holiday! How was your experience over Memorial Weekend? Well, one thing we wanted to touch on since they…
Which is Wisconsin’s State Flower?
Right now is a great time to see spring flowers along the trails at Devil's Lake State Park! Many of the trails are dotted with reds, yellows, pinks, yellows, purples, and oceans of white. Do you know which is Wisconsin's…
Check Out Mirror Lake State Park’s Turtleville Trail!
Right now on Mirror Lake State Park's unassuming 2.4 mile Turtleville trail, there are some cool colors and awesome aromas to experience. You should check it out! Mirror Lake State Park is just under 13 miles from Devil's Lake State…
Camping To The Trickle of Water
One of the regular questions folks ask about camping at Devil's Lake State Park is, "Can you camp by the water?". Well, what they mean is, "Can we camp by the lake?" and no, there are no campsites by the…
2019 Free Adventure Hikes
A few years ago, I created Devil's Lake Adventure Hikes as a way to get out from behind the website and share with you, in person, the many awesome and inspiring locations around the park that are rarely seen by…
Wildflowers. Your Excuse To Get Outside Right Now.
Now is the time to go out looking for spring flowers in the Devil's Lake State Park region! As you explore the forests and trails of the park and nearby natural areas, you'll find spring flowers are popping up everywhere!…
Invasion of the Lake Flies!
Last week our trail report warned everyone that we were about to be invaded and the time is now! It's Lake Fly madness at Devil's Lake State Park! This is some video we took last evening (April 22) right before…
Prescribed Burn at SPRA
Formerly an ammunitions plant, the land we now know as the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area, is slowly being restored. Part of that restoration process is using fire to help kill off years of invasive plant growth and energize remnants of…