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Dances With Dirt

Dances With Dirt & More Sat. July 8th

There are a lot of last-minute notes to make before we head into the weekend. First, visitors will want to know that the Dances Wirth Dirt event runs from 5:30 AM – 6:30 PM at the park. This means that…

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Women bike Great Sauk State Trail

Women’s Ride on the GSST, Tue July 12th

Take an early evening bike ride on the Great State Sauk Trail in the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area Tuesday, July 12th from 7pm to 9pm. The naturalist will lead you along the trail to look for animal signs and wildlife…

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Leash Your Dog

Pet Owners, Don’t Be Jerks…

If your dog just "can't" be on a leash, then leave them home. Or better yet, leave them with family or friends before you head to Devil's Lake State Park. Loose dogs on the trails and beaches cause all sorts…

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Marijuana?

Marijuana Check-in!

I totally get it, being out in nature, hanging out at your campsite... just chillin'. The photo above was caught on one of our "Critter Cams" and as you can see they look like they may be rolling their own…

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Baraboo Fireworks

Baraboo Fireworks 2022

Baraboo's Fireworks display will happen on Monday, July 4th, with the fireworks starting around 9:30 pm. The 2022 Festival Foods Barabooms will be held at the Sauk County Fairground, just minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. The event provides an…

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Water Spirit - Illustration created by MidJourney based on discription.

Tewakącąk, Spirit Lake

The indigenous Ho-Chunk people call the lake "Tewakącąk" which, I've been told, roughly translates to “Sacred" or "Holy" lake. Many people have advocated over many years to return the lake back to its proper name, well "Spirit Lake". Certainly "Devil"…

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Sun over the bluffs

Hike Smart in Hot Weather!

With the heat index forecast to hit at least 101 degrees today, it seems like a good time to talk about dealing with the heat while out hiking at Devil's Lake State Park. General Tips For Hot Days! Hydrate! -…

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Naturalist / Educator Susan Johansen-Mayoleth

Wander Women’s Hike, Friday, June 10

Join Naturalist/Educator, Susan Johansen-Mayoleth, this Friday, June 10th for a challenging 7+ mile hike through meadows, up the bluff, over ridges, and through the woods. You'll start at Roznos Meadow, go up to the Uplands Trail, over to the East…

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White Mound County Park Beach

Off The Beaten Path?

This time of year Devil's Lake State Park certainly gets busy. It's a time when some folks start asking for suggestions for quieter places to camp, swim, hike, etc... Well, one option might be White Mound County Park. White Mound…

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