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Tunnel - Elroy Sparta State Trail

Bike 4 Trails! Well, 3 ½ Anyway!

Wisconsin's 101-mile "Bike 4 Trails" route from Marshland to Reedsburg combines the Great River, the La Crosse River, the Elroy-Sparta & the 400 State Bike Trails. While a few riders will make this into a day trip, most folks stretch…

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Sauk County Fair

Sauk County Fair This Weekend!

The Sauk County Fair is located just a few minutes from Devil's Lake State Park and will be another entertainment option for campers and park visitors this weekend! (July 12th-18th, 2021) Here's the info: Come to the Sauk County Fair…

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Dances With Dirt 2019 Runner

Dances With Dirt Event This Saturday!

You can expect Devil's Lake State Park to be busy again this Saturday, July 10th as the park hosts the annual "Dances With Dirt" trail running / marathon event. Runners will be on most trails east of the lake itself…

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Devil's Lake Water Quality Map

Is The Beach Safe From E.Coli?

As you know, a couple of weeks back we had elevated levels of E. Coli on Devil's Lake State Park's North Shore Beach. Just a few days later, the water tested fine and the advisory was dropped. The big question…

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Devil's Lake Nature Center

The Nature Center Returns!

Devil's Lake State Park's Nature Center opens today, Friday, June 25th after a very long hiatus due to Covid-19. The Nature Center is now open 10 am to 5 pm daily through Labor Day weekend when fall hours will begin.…

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International Crane Foundation

ICF’s Cranes of the World is Open

The International Crane Foundation's new "Cranes of the World Exhibit" here in Baraboo, Wisconsin is now open daily through October 31, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Should you visit? The International Crane Foundation is one of those places…

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Paddleboat John Muir

#ThrowbackThursdays On Social Media

Did you know that every Thursday we share a historic Devil's Lake State Park postcard, photo, stereogram, or other bric-a-brac from our personal collection on our social media pages? If if you're interested in these little slices of Devil's Lake…

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crowded swimming beach

Wisconsin’s Free Fun Weekend June 5-6

This weekend, June 5 & 6, 2021, there is no charge for admission to Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas, and trails. This of course includes Devil's Lake & Mirror Lake State Parks here in the Baraboo Hills area. It's…

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West Bluff Overlook - damage

Improve Your View of Nature

When we look around us or take in an amazing vista, or even look down at our feet while standing on one of Devil's Lake State Parks many overlooks... Are we seeing nature? Well, sure. There are trees and plants…

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Hwy 113 Bridge

Hwy 113 Bridge Replacement Complete

The bridge replacement on 136 between Hwy 12 and Devil's Lake State Park has been completed and the road is again open. This means visitors traveling on Hwy 12 west of Baraboo can again use the 219 exit to get…

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