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Deer Hunter

Gun Hunting Begins Tomorrow

The Wisconsin 9-day Gun Deer Hunting season begins tomorrow, Saturday, November 20th. When combined with other deer hunts (December 4-Day Antlerless Hunt, Antlerless-Only Holiday Hunt), gun hunting will essentially continue through the end of the year. Hunting is allowed in a…

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Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse Thursday!

This Thursday & Friday, Nov. 18 & 19, skywatchers (who are not under a cloudy sky) will get to enjoy a partial lunar eclipse which will be visible across America in the southern night sky. Thursday's "Beaver Moon" eclipse will…

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Fall Hikers at Devil's Lake

Nature Trivia Walk, Sat. Nov 13th

If you're looking for a fun outdoor family activity this weekend, head out to the Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center for a Nature Trivia Walk, anytime between 10 am and 2:30 pm. Drop in anytime between 10 am and…

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Devil's Doorway 2021

Final Fall Color Report 2021 – Nov 4

Yes, you will still find plenty of great fall colors in the Baraboo Hills and here at Devil's Lake State Park this coming weekend, however, 2021's long strange fall color trip is certainly coming to an end. Sudden cold temperatures…

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Badger Lands App

Explore The Sauk Prairie Recreation Area!

There's a great new way to explore the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area on the southern border of Devil's Lake State Park and it's totally free! Check out the Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance's new Explore The Badger Lands App! The Sauk…

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crowded swimming beach

Summer Numbers

In the spring of 2021, a variety of counters were put in at Devil's Lake State Park and some surrounding properties, giving us the first clearer look at how many people visit the park. 2022 will be the first year…

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North Shore Parking Lot

Fall Color Report Oct 14 – 21

Is there color out there? Yes! Are the fall colors going to peak this weekend? Well no. When will it be peak? Well, you see, it's looking like one of those weird years... If forced to call a "peak" weekend,…

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Devil's Lake Shoreline

Is It Warm Enough To Swim?

Would you still want to go swimming in Devil's Lake on a nice October day? Well, for most of us that answer would be, "no!" Swimming in October? In Wisconsin?? There are folks who still swim this time of year.…

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