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A Quick History of the Great Sauk Prairie

We caught up with Charlie Luthin, former Executive Director of The Sauk Prairie Conservation Alliance, while he was out with volunteers working on land restoration near the Great Sauk State Trail. The popular biking & hiking trail runs through the…

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Deer Hunter

Yes, Hunting IS Allowed in Wisconsin State Parks

Hunting? Really? Wisconsin has a deeply ingrained hunting culture, but the truth is, more and more people simply don't hunt. In fact, the majority of park users don't hunt. They don't know when the seasons are (Which is hard enough…

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Art on the Great Sauk State Trail

Have you had a chance to walk or bike on Wisconsin's Great Sauk State Trail? The paved trail follows a former railway from Sauk City through the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area, and will eventually run through Devil's Lake State Park…

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October 15 Fall Color

Fall Color Report Oct 15 – 22

Peak color came and went sometime in the middle of this last week. Still, you'll find a lot of nice color remaining around the park this weekend as well. I will say that the recent wind and rain isn't helping…

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Fall Color Drive Through

Fall Color Drive Through

The fall colors are changing fast this season at Devil's Lake State Park. If you're wondering what it's like right now or if you just can't get to the park this season, we've got a couple of videos for you!…

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Fall Colors

Fall Color Report. Oct 8-15

OK, so we're in for a crazy, busy weekend at Devil's Lake State Park. While it won't quite be peak color, it will be peak weather, so if you want summer-like conditions with amazing colors all over the place this…

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Fall Colors Sept 23, 2020

Fall Color Report Sep 24-Oct1

It's that time of year again! It's time for the first Devil's Lake State Park / Baraboo Hills Fall Color Report. Let's Jump in! Steinke Basin Trail At A Glance! It's pretty green out there right now, but you will…

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earth water sky

Earth, Sky, Water

"Earth, Sky, Water" is a new art installation that will soon be going up on Ho-Chunk Nation land along the Great Sauk State Trail. The trail located on the southern border of Devil's Lake State Park in an area we…

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crowded swimming beach

Daily Passes Sold Sept 4th

The Wisconsin DNR has announced today that Daily trail and park passes will be sold along with annual stickers at most Wisconsin State Park properties beginning Friday, September 4th. According to the release at least one of the following options…

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