Wisconsin State Natural Areas (SNAs) offer a fantastic opportunity to escape summer crowds and enjoy nature. Sauk County has a wealth of SNAs waiting to be explored. The trick is finding them and selecting the ones that fit your skill…
What are some of the common myths or misunderstandings you've heard about Devil's Lake State Park? There are quite a few! One that came up recently is the idea that Devil's Lake has some form of NATURAL underwater drainage. So,…
It suddenly feels like winter is upon us, some may want to hibernate indoors for the season. But holing up for months tends to take a toll on our mood and mindset. Instead, consider embracing the Norwegian concept of “friluftsliv”…
Happy Thursday, October 19th! It's time for the weekly fall color report for Devil's Lake State Park and the Baraboo Hills region. The quick take is that colors are coming on fast. We expect great scenery in the area over…
There are patches of color around Devil's Lake State Park, but there's more color to the west of Baraboo right now. There are also hints that this year's "peak color" won't quite be what it's been in the past, but…
In 2020, master planning for Devil's Lake State Park was just kicking off before COVID put everything on hold. Now, the DNR is getting back on track for creating an updated, relevant master plan for the park and Parfrey's Glen…
According to a DNR press release the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Sauk County agencies are investigating the death of an adult male found on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Devil’s Lake State Park. Initial reports indicate two hikers…
Mark Your Calendars Now! Experience Authentic Ho-Chunk Music & Dance at Devil's Lake State Park for the first time since 2019! When: Friday, August 18th, 2023 at 7pm Where: Behind Rock Elm Shelter near the North Shore Boat Launch Join…
A fire broke out at the base of the East Bluff in Devil's Lake State Park, near the railroad tracks, yesterday. According to news reports, as of this morning (Tuesday, July 11th), the fire was 99% extinguished. All trails on…
Congratulations to Kim Barden, the winner of June’s drawing! Throughout the summer we are we’re thrilled to join Kindenshop, featuring artist Kinden Vazquez of Stevens Point, to give away prints of her amazing artwork to our readers. Her portrayals of local…