What’s Blooming?
If you plan a hike at Devil's Lake State Park, now is the perfect time to check out the wildflowers adorning the bluffs. Here are some of the beautiful blooms you might encounter: Wild Roses (Rosa): Fragrant, pink or white…
Can We Bike Into Baraboo?
With the Big Top Circus Parade being held this Saturday, June 8, in downtown Baraboo, campers might wonder if it's possible to ride their bikes into town to watch the parade at 11 am. Well, sure! The trick is knowing…
Baraboo’s Big Top Parade Returns Sat. June 8
The annual Big Top Parade is set to return to downtown Baraboo, Wisconsin on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This popular event showcases the rich circus heritage of the city, featuring historic wagons, animals, marching bands, and community floats. This year's…
Time to Watch for Turtles Crossing Roads
It's that time of year again when turtles are on the move in Wisconsin, often crossing roads to get to nesting sites or other habitat areas. While many drivers take care to avoid hitting these slow-moving creatures, a disturbing study…
Fun, Free Weekend!
This weekend, June 1-2, 2024, there is no charge for admission to Wisconsin state parks, forests, recreation areas, and trails. This includes Devil’s Lake & Mirror Lake State Parks here in the Baraboo Hills area. It’s Fun, Free Weekend! Also,…
Islands In Time State Park
Mill Bluff State Park, just an hour north of Devil's Lake State Park, would probably have a lot more visitors if it had a catchier name. The park is known for its sandstone hills and mesas rising from an otherwise…
Big Ten Women’s Rowing 2024: What To Know
Devil's Lake State Park is excited to host the 2024 Big Ten Women's Rowing Championships on Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, organized by the University of Wisconsin, will take place on the scenic Devil's…
Amazing Northern Lights!
Visitors to Devil's Lake State Park enjoyed an amazing light show as a rare G5 geomagnetic storm, supercharged the northern lights worldwide on Friday night into Saturday morning, May 10th & 11th. Here are just a couple of photos from the…
Beyond the Boundaries: Finding New Appreciation for Devil’s Lake State Park
Sometimes I think that the only way to truly appreciate Devil's Lake State Park is from the outside. In fact, I know this to be true. Certainly, a photographer must see their subject from various vantage points, both physically and…
Big Ten Rowing Returns to Devil’s Lake
Rowing enthusiasts and nature lovers, mark your calendars! The Big Ten Rowing Championships are returning to the stunning Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo, Wisconsin, on May 19, 2023. This year's event is extra special to us, as the later…