Welcome everyone to Friday, April 17. Yesterday we learned that Wisconsin's #SaferAtHome order has been extended until the end of May. Well, that means we just keep plugging along. Here's what I have for you this week. Explorer Books &…
Update: August 28th, Devil's Lake State Park to reopen May 1. Local State Natural Areas remain closed. Wisconsin's Gov. Tony Evers has ordered the indefinite closure of many Wisconsin state parks, forests and natural areas to address public health concerns…
Opinion - It was pretty clear last weekend that promoting Wisconsin State Parks as a FREE escape from the stresses of COVID-19 was a big mistake from Devil's Lake to Parfrey's Glen SNA to Governor Dodge State Park and beyond.…
Depending on when you visit, the park has either been very quiet or very busy. It's all about the weather. On a warm, sunny day you can expect the park to be hoppin', if it's cloudy, (And you avoid the…
Covid-19 Update. March 24th, 2020Wisconsin State Parks and Trails are to remain open to the public with voluntary entrance fees, limited restrooms, and all property buildings will be closed. Learn More.
If you're stuck inside or simply can't get to the park right now, how about a virtual visit? We're regularly posting a variety of videos on the Skillet Creek Media YouTube channel from Devil's Lake State Park and around the…
With so much going on recently, sometimes it's nice to know that the park's wildlife just keeps moving along. Out at the Heron Rookery, on the south shore of Devil's Lake State Park, the early arrivals have already scooped up…
We're getting a lot of questions about the status of Devil's Lake State Park. As of this moment, Wisconsin State Parks are open. We realize that there are lots of questions out there, and social media is full of misinformation…
Most of us are being affected in one way or another by the recent shutdowns and "social distancing" related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The upside for outdoor lovers is that we can still "opt outside." Good for the soul! But…
The news has been floating around for a couple of weeks now, but today we can "officially" report that Devil's Lake State Park's superintendent, Steve Schmelzer, is no longer at the park and has moved to a new position within…