Spring Watch 2020
The first signs of spring here in the Devil's Lake region of Wisconsin arrive with the birds. Around the park, we watch and listen for the redwing blackbirds who'll first arrive out on the park's Steinke Basin wetland and at…
Down The Bluff Video
What great weekend weather we had! I hope everyone got out to enjoy it! We also recognize that for many reasons some folks simply can't get out and hike around the bluffs as they'd wish. This is why I've begun…
Parfrey’s Glen Workday. Thank YOU!
We want to personally say "thank you", everyone, who volunteered to help clean up invasives at Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area on Black Friday. Click here for a good report by Caroline Peterson of NBC15 in Madison.
Take a Moonlit Hike Saturday!
This Saturday, December 7th, join naturalist Sue Johansen for a moonlit hike from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Devil's Lake State Park. It won't quite be a full moon, (The next full moon is December, 12th) but the weather…
Amazing Experiences
It was something very special. About 250 people attended the July 26th "Native Beat Goes On" event on the shores of De Wakacak, Spirit Lake. (Or Devil's Lake will work too!) Below are some photos and a list of upcoming…
Rowing Championships Mean Busy Weekend
This weekend, May 18th and 19th, Devil's Lake State Park is going to be busy. Very busy, as the park will be hosting the 2019 Big Ten Rowing Championships. It's fair to say that many folks around here are really…
Who Will Save Us From The Lake Flies??
It's been nearly 2 weeks since annual early spring hatch of lake flies (Non-Biting Midges) at Devil's Lake State Park. Since then, clouds of bugs have been swarming around near the lakeshore, especially along south shore road! But don't give…
Froggy, Soggy, Windy Spring
Yesterday it was sunny and 73 at Devil’s Lake State Park. Tomorrow we’re looking for snow. It’s certainly spring! If you couldn’t tell by the constantly changing weather all you have to do is walk by a wetland and listen…
Multi-Use Guidelines?
Devil’s Lake State Park’s Steinke Basin & Johnson Moraine/Ice Age Trails have been groomed. This is probably a bit confusing for hikers & snowshoers familiar with winter trail etiquette. So stay off the groomed trail, right? But “Multi-Use”? Before about…
Getting Outside After The Holidays
How do you relax after the holidays? We’ll around here relaxation includes working off some of those gingerbread calories on the trails of Devil’s Lake State Park! The recent snowfalls have created a perfect winter wonderland out on Steinke Basin…