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…
New Trails At Mirror Lake State Park!
Mirror Lake State Park which is located between Baraboo & Wisconsin Dells has created 2 brand new hiking trails and they are ready for you to explore! We put together this 7-minute HD video to give you a spring preview...…
It’s “Tick Check!” Season
Yup, now that the weather is warming up it's "Tick Check" season here in Wisconsin! After every hike here at Devil's Lake State Park or anywhere really, be sure to check yourself, your family, and your pets for ticks! And…
Weekend Wild Walk at Devil’s Lake State Park
Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park. These guided hikes will happen each Saturday afternoon during the month of March. Each walk will last two to two-and-a-half hours…
Elroy-Sparta Trail Ready for Spring!
Given everything we've been through in the last couple of years, it would be no surprise if you missed the news that the Elroy-Sparta Trail was fully repaired and ready to ride! As many of you know, sections of the…
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt at Devil’s Lake State Park
The Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center will be hosting a family Seasonal Scavenger Hunt this Saturday, February 19. You can drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Families will receive a set of clues to go on…
Candlelight Snowshoe, Sat., Jan. 29th
Join us for a torch-lit night hike at Devil’s Lake State Park this Saturday, January 29th from 6 pm to 8:30 pm to ease your winter cabin fever. Enjoy a hilly, self-guided snowshoe trek or hike a little over a…
Winter Has Arrived At Devil’s Lake!
Winter has finally arrived at Devil's Lake State Park! We received about 3-4 inches of snow on Sunday night and are expecting another 2-5 inches of snow today. So what can winter visitors expect? Park Stickers Your 2021 park sticker…
Baraboo Urgent Care Temporarily Closed.
Park visitors might want to keep in mind that Baraboo's SSM Health has temporarily closed their Urgent Care Center due to “extremely” high patient volumes". This closure will be re-evaluated at the end of December. Patients with non-urgent medical needs…