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Revenue Generated vs returned to Devil's Lake

Devil’s Lake State Park: Behind the Budget

Devil's Lake State Park draws approximately 2.7 million visitors a year: more than any other property in the Wisconsin State Parks system. But most of those visitors have no idea how the money they spend actually flows through that system,…

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South Lake Road

Portion of South Lake Road Faces Abandonment

South Lake Road Inside Devil's Lake State Park Faces Abandonment by Town of Merrimac A public road that runs entirely within the boundaries of Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin may soon be abandoned by the township responsible for…

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Snow

Winter’s not quite done yet. As of Tuesday morning, the recent storm covered the Devil’s Lake State Park region with about 7–10 inches of snow across the park. That gives us at least one more chance to see the park…

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Ranger Education

From Education to Experience

Over the past few decades, many park systems and outdoor educators have observed a gradual shift in the types of programs that draw the largest audiences. Historically, presentations on things such as geology, natural history, and focused programs exploring specific…

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Winter Sunset, Devil's Lake State Park

Finding Our Way Back Outside

As we sat watching the cold sunset fade softly over the bluffs at Roznos Meadow in Devil’s Lake State Park on Monday evening, I found myself thinking about why we travel, and what “vacation” actually means to us. In the…

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North Shore Pit Toilet

Visiting During the “Slow Season”

Even though fall is winding down, there's still great hiking to do at Devil's Lake. Keep in mind, when you come in the fall/winter, many of the park's facilities are shut down for the season. Bathrooms We mentioned this in…

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Fall Color 2023 Devil's Lake North Shore

October Events in the Baraboo Hills

Welcome to October! 🍂 The month ahead is packed with community traditions, outdoor adventures, and family activities. Here are a few dates to mark on your calendar. October 4 – S’More Fun Trail Run, Mirror Lake State Park The park…

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Fall Color - Devil's Doorway, Devil's Lake State Park

October In The Valley

One of the best shows of color at Devil’s Lake State Park is when the south valley below the East Bluff reaches its peak. This is the area of the park where the CCC parking lot and the group camp…

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Fall Color 2025 - Parking Lot

Fall Colors 2025

It’s time for the first official Fall Color Report of the season, and as most locals could tell you, there isn’t much to report just yet. We’re still looking at the occasional “show stopper” tree here and there, but overall,…

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Native Dance Devil's Lake State Park

Ho-Chunk Dance Friday!

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Ho-Chunk Dance Friday, September 19, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Join us for an event that embraces the arts and culture of the Tee Wákąčąk & the Ho-Chunk people. Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and…

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