Big Paws!
Those are some big paws! Sometimes it can be super hard to ID tracks. This is especially true when you're sorting out domestic dogs vs coyotes vs wolf tracks. Take these for instance... 1. We found these tracks (Above &…
7 Outdoor Valentine’s Ideas
If you’re still looking for romantic ideas that involve getting outside, or almost getting outside, here are a few local suggestions. 1. Go For a Hike Parfrey’s Glen is always a solid choice. In winter, the stone walls hold the…
Some Trails Are Getting Dicey!
Warmer weather has the snow melting and more ice forming out on the trails around Devil's Lake State Park and it will get worse before it gets better! Bluff Trails Are Getting Sketchy Although we offer a weekly trail report,…
Dangerous Trail Conditions
Some trails at Devil's Lake State Park are clearly dangerous or impassible due to ice and water buildup on stone stairways. We recommend avoiding some trails until weather conditions stabilize. South-facing stairways such as Balanced Rock, Potholes & the CCC…
Fern Dell Ice is Back!
Beautiful ice formations have returned to Mirror Lake State Park! We expect the ice to improve later in the season, but there are some displays going on right now. Fern Dell Gorge is a Wisconsin State Natural Area located within…
Snowshoeing Off Trail
It's snowshoe season at Devil's Lake State Park!! With anywhere from 5 to 10 inches of snow on the ground and more to come this week, it's a wonderful time to get out and explore! And while ice cleats are…
How Cold Is It?
40F. Right now the surface water temperature of Devil's Lake is around 40 degrees. That's about the average temp of the surface water of Lake Superior in early June. According to Minnesota Sea Grant, "In water that is 32-40 degrees…
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt at Devil’s Lake State Park
The Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center will be hosting a family Seasonal Scavenger Hunt this Saturday, February 19. You can drop in anytime between 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Families will receive a set of clues to go on…
Frozen Bluff Trails Can Be Hazardous
We haven't had much snow and with lots of hikers and a bit of sun, the trails are slick. While we normally cover this info in our trail reports, it's worth emphasizing right now. Don't hurt yourself out there. If…