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…
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…
Black Walnut Season
Among the many autumn memories I have, collecting black walnuts is, well, a mixed bag. As kids, we'd be sent across the road from our grandmother's house with much-to-large work gloves and onion bags to collect black walnuts from a…
Art Brings A Community Together
This weekend we were privileged to join artists and community volunteers at the Little Eagle Arts Foundation - LEAF studio to continue work on the "Te Wakącąk, Spirit Lake" art installation going into the Baraboo Middle School on the 17th…
S’Mores and Perseids Aug 12th
The annual S’Mores and Perseids program is coming up this Thursday, August 12 at Devil's Lake State Park starting at 8:30 pm. Meet near Behind The Rock Elm Shelter near the north shore boat launch. The Perseids Meteor Shower is the…
Hurry to Check Out The Prairie Flowers in Bloom!
You still have time to get out and see the oceans of flowers blooming on local prairies. While some, such as the purple coneflowers & wild bergamot are nearly done for the year, others such as black-eyed Susans and compass…