Snow at the Park Videos
It's only November 7th and we've had quite a bit of snow in the Devil's Lake State Park region. Well, not enough to snowshoe in, but still it is a winter wonderland out there! We've uploaded a couple of fresh…
The Gathering Has Begun!
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…
Rescue Practice & Purpose
Last week the Baraboo Fire Department Rope Rescue Team and the Wisconsin Army National Gaurd put in some search and rescue practice time along the West Bluff of Devil's Lake State Park. Here's a bit of video. (Above) It was…
2019 Full Moon Paddle Fun
Once everyone was on the water, about 75 people with 56 kayaks, canoes and standup boards joined the park naturalist for a night paddle around Devil's Lake. Decorated in Green & Gold! The annual Full Moon paddle is a free…
Voyageur Video
Earlier this summer, Jean Paul Pauquette and Jacques Largillier from the Fox of the River Voyageur Canoe LLC, plied the waters of Devil's Lake State Park with willing, hearty recruits. This video shares a bit of that experience. The Voyageur…
Baraboo River Sampler
What's it like to paddle down the Baraboo river? Well, we've put together a 15 minute, "Slow TV" style video for you featuring just a few of the summer experiences a day on the river has to offer. So, sit…
Paddle Mirror Lake!
Just like at Devil's Lake State Park, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up board popularity has been growing at Mirror Lake State Park as well. Mirror Lake's many protected sandstone gorges are perfect for exploring often when it's too windy to paddle…
The Kids Are Growing Up!
The older Great Blue Heron chicks are now beginning to leave the nest, and more will soon follow. Before long, the heron rookery located at Devil's Lake State Park's south shore group camp will go quiet for another year. Oh…
Tale of the Parfrey’s Turtle
Early Saturday morning, I discovered a snapping turtle laying her eggs along the hiking trail at Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area. It was clear that not only could she get stepped on, but she could be a hazard to hikers…
Bald Eagle Watching
Here's a bit of video taken this week with one of our local Bald eagle families who live along the Wisconsin River at the Pine Island Wildlife Area. Pine Island Wildlife Area is one out of 5 tracts of land…