Yesterday, I visited with workers who were planting a mix of oak and other native trees on a section of parkland that was once used out for agriculture. From Farmland To Forest Not that long ago many acres of Devil's…
The bridge replacement on 136 between Hwy 12 and Devil's Lake State Park has been completed and the road is again open. This means visitors traveling on Hwy 12 west of Baraboo can again use the 219 exit to get…
Wheeler's Campground located just 1 mile from Devil's Lake State Park's north entrance, now has new owners and a new name. Well, it's an old name that's new again. The campground is now owned by Chris & Lea Ann Gieck…
Yes indeed, our area's super popular Parfrey's Glen & Pewit's Nest State Natural Areas which were closed in April of last year, are once again open. (The DNR this morning is giving out mixed messages.) The photo above, taken just…
Currently, there is no potable drinking water in most of Devil's Lake State Park. If you're going to visit over the next few days, we'd like to encourage you to fill your water bottles and pack in any other water…
On Monday, while out hiking on Steinke Basin, I discovered that this little old bench at the trailhead was losing its sunshade.. and its seats. When I thought about it a moment, I realized that losing the bench could be…
The autopay or "iron ranger" machine at the South Shore entrance of Devil's Lake State Park is now dispensing your Wisconsin resident annual park stickers immediately. Up until now, you could purchase daily passes at the machine when the office…
For folks following along with the progression of plans for a new "educational" center proposed for Devil's Lake State Park, I'd like to point you to a fresh article in the local newspaper that's worth a read... Feasibility of potential…
Depending on how you approch Devil's Lake State Park, you may need to take a detour beginning next Monday, February 15th, 2021 until late May as the Wisconsin DOT works to replace the Skillet Creek Bridge. Where Is This? Well,…
A fresh cell tower location has been proposed to serve the Devil's Lake State Park area which is known for irregular cell service due to the hilly landscape. This new 300-foot tower would be located about a mile north of…