One common question people will ask when visiting the park is, "Where's The Wildlife?". They wonder if they will see wildlife while out paddling on the lake, or what animals they might encounter when hiking the East Bluff Trail. The…
Every year we talk about the dangers of various plants in the park such as poison ivy and wild parsnip. These are plants that for some people can cause anything from mild itching to intense pain and scarring. (I know,…
June is Invasive Species Action Month which is intended to encourage us all to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm our native wildlife & landscapes. So we've been sharing a few invasives around Devil's Lake State…
WI Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed June as Invasive Species Action Month to encourage us all to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species that harm our native wildlife & landscapes. Of course, this is the time of year when you see…
Join Naturalist/Educator, Susan Johansen-Mayoleth, this Friday, June 10th for a challenging 7+ mile hike through meadows, up the bluff, over ridges, and through the woods. You'll start at Roznos Meadow, go up to the Uplands Trail, over to the East…
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be spraying areas of Devil's Lake State Park for spongy moth (formerly called gypsy moth) during mid-May and early June. This is done to kill the insects and protect trees from defoliation. That…
While the lake flies are still an issue along the lake sure, it also means there's a banquet for migrating birds who are now visiting the lake. It's a great year for the birds at Devil's Lake State Park! Cool…
The annual lake fly hatch is in full swing around Devil's Lake. The flies started to appear last Sunday and have now reached epic "cloud" stage. The flies complete their full life cycle in about 2 weeks, until then you…
It's spring and the Great Blue Heron have begun to return to their rookies within Devil's Lake State Park. This is an exciting annual event for folks who love seeing the park's wildlife! Drones & Loose Dogs Before we talk…
Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park. These guided hikes will happen each Saturday afternoon during the month of March. Each walk will last two to two-and-a-half hours…