The Merrimac Ferry which connects the villages of Merrimac and Okee, closed down for the season this morning. During the summer the popular free ferry hauled more than 212,000 vehicles (not counting bicycles and pedestrians) and made over 37,000 crossings!…
Recently around the house, we've been talking about forest bathing. Growing scientific evidence is showing that there are many benefits both physically and psychologically to immersing yourself in nature. (See the articles listed below.) To get the benefits of forest…
If you're thinking about coming to the Devil's Lake State Park Candlelight Halloween Hike for the first time, we thought we'd share a bit more information about the route. Weather The current forecast for Saturday, October 26th calls for mostly…
Join us this Saturday, October 26 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm for Devil’s Lake State Park's Annual Torchlit Halloween Hike! The event is based out of the park's North Shore Chateau (Concession Building). Activities Go on a 2-mile torch-lit…
I originally brought up the issue of the new parking lot(s) when readers started asking me what that "scar, hole, construction zone" was right under Devil's Doorway last spring. I was as surprised as anyone when I first went out…
The weather forecast is looking mighty good this weekend which means everyone will be out to see the fall colors in Baraboo Hills area. While you're out this weekend, you may also want to check out these events... Halloween Mystery…
These days, so many of us get our information from social media including, of course, learning how the fall colors are coming on. Thing is, for every beautiful photo and positive comment, there is someone sharing their dull, bland and…
The colors are coming on fast here at Devil's Lake State Park and in the Baraboo Hills. This week and next weekend (Oct. 14 - Oct 20th) are going to be your best opportunity for great colors! Of course, not…
Turkey vultures are the stars of Devil's Lake State Park's skies all summer long. Many people mistake them for eagles and hawks, but even so, they are a loved part of the park experience. Well, right now, their numbers are…
This Sunday, September 29 at 5:00 PM the Friends of Devil's Lake State Park will be holding their annual meeting. You can get details right here. At this event, the organization will be holding a picnic and electing new board…