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…
Race Against Time
I've heard a number of comments about the many trees being cut down at Devil's Lake State Park. Yeah, it's not pretty. Sadly, they simply have no choice in a losing battle against invasive Emerald Ash Borer. (Blame the bug,…
Wild, Wild Life!
What's that tumbling furball by the tracks? Well, it's baby foxes! (Kits) and that must mean it's time for a few #WildlifeWednesday updates! Birdlife It's awesome to see all of the life suddenly arriving here in the Devil's Lake region…
Below The Stone – (Listen)
There is a hidden world that exists under the talus of Devil’s Lake State Park. You can listen to the meltwater rush through unseen corridors and over hidden waterfalls. The water eventually breaks out into small rivulets on the surface or…
The Iconic Tree Is Down
Folks were surprised to learn that a well-known and loved old tree on Devil’s Lake State Park’s south shore, was just taken down. To be fair, we all knew the day would come. Last December we first talked about the demise…
Amazing Migrations
While Baraboo is slowly becoming known as a destination to watch sandhill cranes during the fall migration, this spring, it’s the swans that are putting on the show! Swans, along with an amazing mix of geese and ducks! This year at…
Keep An Eye Out For Snow Rollers!
All the heavy snow lately has created the perfect conditions for snow rollers on rocky and steep slopes common on the bluffs. Even the short little slopes caused by drifting snow, might present you with this cool phenomenon. So keep an…