Hwy 113 Bridge Replacement Complete
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…
Wheelers Campground Has New Owners!
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…
Parfrey’s Glen, Pewit’s Nest Open for 2021
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…
There Goes The Bench…
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…
Get Annual Park Stickers on South Shore
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…
That New Educational Center (Continued…)
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…
Bridge Construction May Mean Detour
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,…
New Cell Tower Proposal Raises Concern
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…
2021 Wisconsin State Park Stickers Now For Sale.
2021 Wisconsin State Park admission stickers are now available! In less than 30 days you'll be required to have a 2021 Wisconsin State Park sticker on your car when you visit Wisconsin State Parks. For a lot of folks, purchasing…
Yuk! Algae Bloom in Devil’s Lake!
Visitors to Devil's Lake State Park often talk about the deep, clear pristine waters of Devil's Lake, so it's been a bit of a shock here in late 2020 to see our lake exhibiting the same worrying signs of water…