Heron Return for 2022!
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…
Weekend Wild Walk at Devil’s Lake State Park
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…
It’s Not Aliens…
Last night as the sun fell behind the clouds, you could hear a low baritone song emanating from beneath the lake ice that sounded to me as if a lost whale was searching for the way out. Sometimes in winter…
Where Do the Geese Go in the Wind?
That was quite a wind storm we had overnight! Other than a lot of branches down, the park seems to have survived pretty well. Still, we might wonder what all of the ducks and geese that are on the lake…
Trumpeter Swans Visit Devil’s Lake
As much as we enjoy our summer visitors, it's something special to see Devil's Lake returned to the wildlife who called the lake home long, long before we were here. It's rare to see Trumpeter Swans on the lake, but…
Lunar Eclipse Thursday!
This Thursday & Friday, Nov. 18 & 19, skywatchers (who are not under a cloudy sky) will get to enjoy a partial lunar eclipse which will be visible across America in the southern night sky. Thursday's "Beaver Moon" eclipse will…
Nature Trivia Walk, Sat. Nov 13th
If you're looking for a fun outdoor family activity this weekend, head out to the Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center for a Nature Trivia Walk, anytime between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Drop in anytime between 10 am and…
Final Fall Color Report 2021 – Nov 4
Yes, you will still find plenty of great fall colors in the Baraboo Hills and here at Devil's Lake State Park this coming weekend, however, 2021's long strange fall color trip is certainly coming to an end. Sudden cold temperatures…
Black Bear Video Captured in Devil’s Lake State Park.
In August of 2021, one of our "critter cam" trap cameras was finally able to document a black bear in the wilds of Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This may be the first time a black bear was…
Explore The Sauk Prairie Recreation Area!
There's a great new way to explore the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area on the southern border of Devil's Lake State Park and it's totally free! Check out the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance's new Explore The Badger Lands App! The Sauk…