Fognados? Steam Devils?
The bluffs of Devil's Lake State Park can create some interesting air currents. At the southern corner of the East Bluff, it's common for cool air from the north end to meet warmer air coming in from the east to…
Hiking Trails This Weekend – Nov 8, 9, 10
Suddenly it's winter out there! The trails are covered in a few inches of snow. The popular bluff trails are snowcovered and slippery in spots. Be extra careful on stone steps and along rocky cliff edges. The flatter outlying trails…
Hey Salamander, It’s November!
Salamanders are not considered cold tolerant. Generally, it is believed that once the cold arrives, they find a hole and hibernate. Well, someone forgot to tell this little one we discovered on the South Bluff of Devil's Lake State Park…
The Scent of the Snow
Recently around the house, we've been talking about forest bathing. Growing scientific evidence is showing that there are many benefits both physically and psychologically to immersing yourself in nature. (See the articles listed below.) To get the benefits of forest…
Suddenly Winter
Just a quick note to let you know that Devil's Lake State Park Concessions including the North Shore Chateau are now closed for the season. The park's Nature Center will also be closed for the majority of November and December.…
The Woolly Bear Myth
Have you heard of the Woolly Bear Myth? Most people in the Midwest have heard it one time or another. The idea is that you can forecast how long the coming winter will be by looking at a Woolly Bear…
Melting Ice of Fern Dell Gorge
Mirror Lake State Park is located just 10 minutes north-west of Devil’s Lake near Wisconsin Dells. The park’s Fern Dell Gorge has become a popular destination to see some amazing ice floes each winter. In fact, the Friends of Mirror Lake State Park offer a variety of tours each…
Ice Wall of Pine Hollow SNA
In March of 2019, the ice wall at Pine Hollow State Natural Area near Leland, Wisconsin was something to behold. Certainly worth the extra effort you have to put in to get to it. Grab your snowshoes and we'll tell…
Awesome Ice At Wildcat!
Wildcat Mountain State Park is about an hour west of Devil’s Lake State Park. It’s a beautiful drive any time of year that takes you out into the famous driftless landscapes of Wisconsin. Wildcat is known for its amazing vistas…
Beyond Beaches & Buildings
It’s always worth the reminder; Devil’s Lake State Park is more than multi-million dollar building plans, crowded beaches, parking problems, and sticker sales. It’s even more than a couple of famous rock formations on busy blacktop trails. Beyond the summer…