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! -…
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…
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…
Spraying Scheduled for Monday, May 23rd.
Heads Up! - Devil's Lake State Park is scheduled to be sprayed for Spongy (Gypsy) months MONDAY, MAY 23RD, 2022. Notices have been posted around the park's campgrounds. Sorry, no specific time was posted. We have additional information at http://devilslakewisconsin.com/2022/05/11/aerial-spraying-at-devils-lake-in-may-june/…
Aerial Spraying at Devil’s Lake in May & June.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be spraying areas of Devil's Lake State Park for spongy moth (formerly called gypsy moth) during mid-May and early June. This is done to kill the insects and protect trees from defoliation. That…
Migration Season at the Lake
While the lake flies are still an issue along the lake sure, it also means there's a banquet for migrating birds who are now visiting the lake. It's a great year for the birds at Devil's Lake State Park! Cool…
North Shore Concessions Open Tomorrow!
Devil's Lake Concessions / North Shore Chateau will open for the 2022 season on FRIDAY, April 29th from 10 am to 5 pm daily. Gift shop and grocery only at this time. (Boat rentals and south shore are still closed…
Lake Flies!
The annual lake fly hatch is in full swing around Devil's Lake. The flies started to appear last Sunday and have now reached epic "cloud" stage. The flies complete their full life cycle in about 2 weeks, until then you…
Early Season Rides?
You never know what the weather will be like this time of year, but some area bike trails are still ridable, rain or shine! Yep, a lot of us are anxious to get back out on the bike trails this…
The Merrimac Ferry Is Open for 2022!
We received word from the Wisconsin DOT that the Merrimac ferry is open as of 1:45 pm today! (03/31/22). There are no COVID restrictions. The FREE Merrimac Ferry crosses the Wisconsin River between Sauk and Columbia counties on Hwy 113…