Did Glaciers Make Devil’s Lake? The Geological Story
One of the most common questions about Devil's Lake is whether the glaciers made it. The answer is: partly — but the full story starts 1.7 billion years ago and…
Beyond the Park: Outdoor Recreation in Sauk County
Devil's Lake State Park sits at the center of a much larger outdoor landscape. The Baraboo Hills and Sauk County region offer hiking via the Ice Age National Scenic Trail,…
Explore!
Devil's Lake State Park is located in the scenic Baraboo Hills of Sauk County, Wisconsin! Our website has plenty of information on outdoor recreation opportunities in the park, but we…
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge
Do you enjoy seeing wildlife? Even a little bit? Well, get to the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. In fact, now is a good time as the fall bird migrations are…
The Ice Age Trail Is A Gateway To Adventure
This month, the Ice Age Trail Alliance is hosting the Mammoth Hike Challenge, a 46-mile trek on the Ice Age Trail, along with visits to three Ice Age Trail Communities…
Turtles Are Crossing Roads Right Now — Here’s How to Help
Every year from late May through June, Wisconsin's turtles are on the move. Females are leaving the lakes, rivers, and wetlands where they spend most of their lives and heading…
Kinden Art Give-A-Way Begins Today!
We're thrilled to announce our partnership with Kindenshop, featuring artist Kinden Vazquez of Stevens Point, to give away prints of her amazing artwork. Her portrayals of local Wisconsin parks, natural areas,…
Yuk! Algae Bloom in Devil’s Lake!
Visitors to Devil's Lake State Park often talk about the deep, clear pristine waters of Devil's Lake, so it's been a bit of a shock here in late 2020 to…
Virtual Halloween Hike
https://youtu.be/sQ7LHQL5neA Yep, it's sad that all the Halloween Candlelight Hikes in our area were canceled this year including at Devil's Lake & Mirror Lake State Parks. Well, so you don't…
Smash & Grab
There have been reports of broken car windows and items stolen from cars at both Devil's Lake State Park and Mirror Lake State Park over the weekend. Please keep this…