Finding Our Way Back Outside
As we sat watching the cold sunset fade softly over the bluffs at Roznos Meadow in Devil’s Lake State Park on Monday evening, I found myself thinking about why we travel, and what “vacation” actually means to us. In the…
Visiting During the “Slow Season”
Even though fall is winding down, there's still great hiking to do at Devil's Lake. Keep in mind, when you come in the fall/winter, many of the park's facilities are shut down for the season. Bathrooms We mentioned this in…
October Events in the Baraboo Hills
Welcome to October! 🍂 The month ahead is packed with community traditions, outdoor adventures, and family activities. Here are a few dates to mark on your calendar. October 4 – S’More Fun Trail Run, Mirror Lake State Park The park…
October In The Valley
One of the best shows of color at Devil’s Lake State Park is when the south valley below the East Bluff reaches its peak. This is the area of the park where the CCC parking lot and the group camp…
Fall Colors 2025
It’s time for the first official Fall Color Report of the season, and as most locals could tell you, there isn’t much to report just yet. We’re still looking at the occasional “show stopper” tree here and there, but overall,…
Ho-Chunk Dance Friday!
Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Ho-Chunk Dance Friday, September 19, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Join us for an event that embraces the arts and culture of the Tee Wákąčąk & the Ho-Chunk people. Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and…
15 Things To Do In Sauk County Before Summer Ends
We don’t vacation to get away from where we live, but to experience a new part of the planet we live on; here in Wisconsin, across the country, or across the pond. And those memories will last a lifetime. (As…
A Mystical & Magical Forest Trail
In days long ago, forests were seen as mystical and magical places. Folklore often depicted them as places of both wonder and danger, filled with mythical creatures and hidden secrets. They were homes to elves, fairies, and talking animals, spiritual…
Natural Bridge: A Window Through Time
Not far from the quiet village of Leland in south-west Sauk County, you’ll find one of Wisconsin’s most remarkable landmarks, a natural sandstone arch carved by wind and water over countless millennia. The opening stretches 25 feet high and 35…
A Forest Super Bloom?
I’ve heard a lot of comments recently about the white trees everywhere. They really stand out right now as you drive around our part of Wisconsin! Some folks have been concerned when they see clumps of white trees in the…