As the weather starts to warm up in Wisconsin, visitors to Devil's Lake State Park always have about 2 weeks to share the shoreline with an unwelcome addition to their outdoor experience - the dreaded lake flies. These small, harmless…
Did you know that Devil's Lake State Park is home to groundhogs? These furry creatures are closely related to marmots, a popular sight in national parks out west. In fact, in some national parks such as Olympic NP, the public…
As we hike and drive through the forests of Devil’s Lake State Park, we’re surrounded by the majesty of towering trees, many of which are now struggling to survive. In many locations, we're also surrounded by dead wood piled up…
If you've ever hiked through Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin, you may have heard the distinctive drumming sound of a Pileated Woodpecker. The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker found in North America. At about 16-19 inches in length,…
As spring arrives in Devil's Lake State Park, one of the most exciting events is the return of the common loon. Known for their haunting calls, these waterbirds are a sight to see as they glide through the crystal-clear waters…
Devil's Lake State Park is a popular destination for hikers in Wisconsin, offering breathtaking views of the lake and bluffs. However, with the arrival of spring, comes mud season - a time when snow, rain, and melting combine to create…
Yesterday evening, a prescribed burn was conducted on the Merrimac Preserve which is located just east of Roznos Meadow on the southeast corner of Devil's Lake State Park. Smoke from the fire was visible from Devil's Lake and the city…
Happy Valentine's Day! If you're still looking for romantic ideas that involve getting outdoors (or almost getting outdoors!) we've got some suggestions for you... 1. Go For A Hike (Parfrey's Glen is a great choice!). It will be slick out…
It’s not uncommon for visitors to Devil’s Lake to think that all of this fallen rock means that the whole park was once a quarry. While there were quarries within the park borders at one time, the fallen rock you…
