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…
Bike Trails, Explorer Books & More
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 &…
Devil’s Lake +39 Parks & Natural Areas Closed.
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…
Last Weekend Was A…
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…
It’s April. Can You Still “Social Distance” at Devil’s Lake?
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…