Suddenly Winter
Just a quick note to let you know that Devil's Lake State Park Concessions including the North Shore Chateau are now closed for the season. The park's Nature Center will also be closed for the majority of November and December.…
Cell Tower, You Have A Vulture Problem…
If you live near Devil's Lake State Park's north shore, love camping or visiting the park, what would you think of seasonal pyrotechnics going off at the park entrance? Would you enjoy seeing dead bird effigies hanging by wires as…
Gravel Lot Redux
I originally brought up the issue of the new parking lot(s) when readers started asking me what that "scar, hole, construction zone" was right under Devil's Doorway last spring. I was as surprised as anyone when I first went out…
The Gathering Has Begun!
Turkey vultures are the stars of Devil's Lake State Park's skies all summer long. Many people mistake them for eagles and hawks, but even so, they are a loved part of the park experience. Well, right now, their numbers are…
The Weekend. Sept 6-8, 2019
We've hit that quiet season between summer and fall color crazy. For the next 2-3 weeks, things will slow way down here in the Baraboo Hills. That said, the seasonal orchards and pumpkin patches and corn mazes are all opening…
Rescue Practice & Purpose
Last week the Baraboo Fire Department Rope Rescue Team and the Wisconsin Army National Gaurd put in some search and rescue practice time along the West Bluff of Devil's Lake State Park. Here's a bit of video. (Above) It was…
Inter-agency search and rescue exercise slated for Aug. 29
BARABOO, Wis. — The skies above parts of southwestern Wisconsin will be busy with planes, helicopters and non-military unmanned aerial systems as emergency responders and the National Guard test their plans in a search and rescue exercise to be held…
180 Foot Cell Tower at the Entrance of Devil’s Lake?
I confirmed with Bug Tussel Wireless Customer Service that they are indeed planning to build a cell tower near or in Devil's Lake State Park. So here's what I know for sure at this point. There was a rumor going…