It’s Not Aliens…
Last night as the sun fell behind the clouds, you could hear a low baritone song emanating from beneath the lake ice that sounded to me as if a lost whale was searching for the way out. Sometimes in winter…
Go Snowshoeing!
Devil's Lake State Park has snowshoes visitors can borrow for FREE. They can be borrowed anytime the Nature Center is open. (See below for Nature Center hours). The snowshoes have to be used in the park's boundaries and cannot be taken off the…
Winter Has Arrived At Devil’s Lake!
Winter has finally arrived at Devil's Lake State Park! We received about 3-4 inches of snow on Sunday night and are expecting another 2-5 inches of snow today. So what can winter visitors expect? Park Stickers Your 2021 park sticker…
Be Careful on the Trails This Weekend!
The forecast for Saturday is looking pretty sweet with some sun and temps near 50 in the Devil's Lake State Park region. However, the popular bluff trails are snow covered, icy, and will be hazardous in many areas. https://youtu.be/9uepNipRz2Q A…
How Will The Deer Stay Warm?
Did you ever wonder or worry about how the deer at Devil's Lake State Park will stay warm when the winter temperatures outside drop far below zero? Well, for the most part, they'll be just fine. Physical Changes Fat The…
Virtual First Day Hike
Happy New Year! Let's hope 2021 brings us all a happy and healthy new year! For anyone who can't get outside today or doesn't live near us, here's your First Day Virtual Hike on Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow…
Track IDs, A Ready Made Scavenger Hunt.
The trick to getting outside for parents is not just keeping the kids warm, but keeping them occupied as well! Animal tracks in the fresh snow provide a ready-made scavenger hunt! For younger kids, the game can be as simple…
Be Careful Out There!
It's a winter wonderland at Devil's Lake State Park! And it's a good time to remind you that the park does not maintain hiking trails in the wintertime. Be careful! All of the park's trails are snow-covered and slippery. The…
Seasonal Scavenger Hunt, Saturday.
Get outside this weekend for a winter scavenger hunt! Stop by the Devil's Lake State Park Nature Center anytime between 10:00 am - 2:30 pm on Saturday, Feb 22 and pick up your clues! Each family will need to work…