Keep Your Social Distance
It's great to see so many folks getting outside as we navigate this pandemic together! Still, at a busy park like Devil's Lake State Park here in Baraboo, we need to remember that being "outside" isn't going to protect the…
Update: Parks Stay Open, But…
Covid-19 Update. March 24th, 2020Wisconsin State Parks and Trails are to remain open to the public with voluntary entrance fees, limited restrooms, and all property buildings will be closed. Learn More.
Get (Almost) Outside!
If you're stuck inside or simply can't get to the park right now, how about a virtual visit? We're regularly posting a variety of videos on the Skillet Creek Media YouTube channel from Devil's Lake State Park and around the…
Parks are Open!
We're getting a lot of questions about the status of Devil's Lake State Park. As of this moment, Wisconsin State Parks are open. We realize that there are lots of questions out there, and social media is full of misinformation…
Support Your Favorite Area Small Businesses!
Most of us are being affected in one way or another by the recent shutdowns and "social distancing" related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The upside for outdoor lovers is that we can still "opt outside." Good for the soul! But…
Nature of “Social Distancing”
The big comment from nature lovers recently about the coronavirus is that getting out in nature is the perfect alternative to your canceled events. And yes, for the most part, that's true. Get outside! But modern "nature", especially public parks…
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt, Saturday.
Get outside this weekend for a winter scavenger hunt! Stop by the Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center anytime between 10:00 am - 2:30 pm on Saturday, Feb 22 and pick up your clues! Each family will need to work…
Quick, I want to Try XC Skiing in Baraboo…
If you've always wanted to try cross country skiing, I'd suggest you do it sooner than later or another winter will pass you by. Here's the non-expert's guide to how to get yourself out on some skis quickly here in…
Blind Hill Crest Hwy 113
This small parking lot on Hwy 113 offers access to Devil's Lake State Park's Uplands Trail and Sauk Point Trail, both part of the National Ice Age Trail system. Recently, the parking area hasn't been getting plowed. This is dangerous!…
Master Planning Crib Notes
Update (Feb 13th, 2020) - About 15-20 folks attended last evening's Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park meeting to discuss Master Planning for Devil's Lake State Park. There are many details to discuss and many more meetings and public comment opportunities to…