If you’re planning to get outside this weekend, be ready for some real cold. Saturday’s high is around 4f and Sunday won’t be much warmer, with lows dipping below zero. Trails around the park will be crunchy, uneven, and slick,…
A bit of background firstMore people are hiking up the bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park than ever, and more social media channels are promoting it. Thing is, just like calling Pewit’s Nest SNA a “swimming hole”, they aren’t doing…
Even though fall is winding down, there's still great hiking to do at Devil's Lake. Keep in mind, when you come in the fall/winter, many of the park's facilities are shut down for the season. Bathrooms We mentioned this in…
December 20, 2024 Fresh Snow Alert! We received approximately 8 inches of snow yesterday through the night. The park is open and all areas are accessible, though visitors should exercise caution on trails. Weekend Weather Forecast Perfect conditions for outdoor…
As our climate changes and visitor numbers climb, Devil's Lake State Park's bluff trails see hikers well into winter, with the East & West Bluff trails now active year-round. But let's be clear - winter hiking here comes with serious…
Devil's Lake State Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with 3-5 inches of fresh snow from this week's snowstorm. While it may seem unusual, Wisconsin is no stranger to significant April snowstorms. In fact, many of us remember…
The sun rose for the first time this winter over a completely frozen Devil's Lake on Jan 14th, 2024. The temp at dawn was -10 to -12. The first ice fisherman was out on the ice just one day later,…
Our part of Wisconsin is under a Winter Storm Watch from Friday morning through Saturday morning. This includes Devil's Lake State Park, Mirror Lake State Park, and most of our area. We're expecting 6 or more inches of fresh snow…
We are under a Winter Storm Warning. The National Weather Service is calling for 1-2 inches of snow tonight, (Monday, Jan 8th, 2024) followed by an additional 4-6 inches on Tuesday (Jan 9th) How do you feel about this wintry…
It's snowing again this morning! Of course, it won't be long before it melts away. Wisconsin is known for its chilly and snowy winters. Snowfall typically occurs from November to April around here, but there have been some surprising snowfall…