That was something else…
Opinion - Wow, what a weekend! Traffic was stacked up all around Devil's Lake State Park on Saturday and to a lesser degree on Sunday, when the DNR limited auto access to manage the park's capacity. Here's what that looked…
Campgrounds Open Wed, June 10
Announced today from the Wisconsin DNR - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2020Contact: [email protected] The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will reopen state campgrounds on Wednesday, June 10 with special conditions to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Some of the…
Most Devil’s Lake Restrooms Open
It's time for a Thursday morning Potty Report for Devil's Lake State Park. As you know, some Wisconsin State Park restrooms were to open on June 3rd. Of course figuring out which ones is a bit more difficult. So we…
Fun Free Weekend June 6-7
Admission to Devil's Lake and all Wisconsin State Parks is FREE THIS WEEKEND. Fees are also waived on Wisconsin State Trails and fishing licences as well. From the DNR: During Free Fun Weekend June 6-7: No state park admission stickers…
Memorial Weekend 2020
Well, this is going to be an interesting holiday weekend for sure. Let's look ahead, shall we? May 22nd Update Friday is a great day to publish updates for Saturday wouldn't you say? So here's what the DNR has released…
Purchase Park Passes Online
You can now purchase Wisconsin State Park passes online as well as through the DNR Call Center. Click Here For Online Purchases. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive an email receipt. The email receipt serves as your proof…
I Need A Park Sticker, But It’s Broken…
I've been hearing a lot of questions and fielding a lot of phone calls about Wisconsin State Park stickers. So, I've chased down some answers and here's what you'll want to know. What You Need To Know Today You can…
Devil’s Lake Open May 1, Should I Come?
Today I'm going to put on my "Grumpy Old Man Yells At Cloud" suit and lay down some truths. Not to point fingers, or to blame or call out, but so that YOU can have some idea what you might…
Parks Open May 1st
Devil's Lake State Park and all other Wisconsin State Parks closed due to Covid 19 will open May 1st. Here is the press release; Wisconsin State Parks Update Effective, May 1, 2020, nearly all Wisconsin State Parks properties will be…
Merrimac Ferry Open
The Merrimac Ferry on Lake Wisconsin is again open, but with some Covid19 related limitations and reduced hours. Here's the update... The following guidelines are in place until further notice as a precautionary measure for the safety of ferry staff…