This Is NOT A Trail
This is not a trail. It started years ago on the bluffs at Devil's Lake State Park, when someone decided that rather than walking down to the trailhead about 50 yards away, they could cut through the forest to get…
What Is Fairy Dell? A 400 State Trail Spotlight
Wisconsin's 400 State Trail is located about 30 minutes northwest of the park and offers a fun way to get the family out on their bikes in one of the most beautiful rural landscapes in Wisconsin. The trail follows the…
Turtles Are Crossing Roads Right Now — Here’s How to Help
Every year from late May through June, Wisconsin's turtles are on the move. Females are leaving the lakes, rivers, and wetlands where they spend most of their lives and heading overland to find nesting sites, usually in sandy or gravelly…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…