Baxter’s Hollow State Natural Area
State Natural Area — Baraboo Hills Baxter’s Hollow State Natural Area Near Baraboo, Wisconsin • About 5 miles west of Devil’s Lake State Park • Owned and managed by The…
Pewit’s Nest State Natural Area
State Natural Area — Sauk County Pewit’s Nest State Natural Area Near Baraboo, Wisconsin • About 2 miles southwest of Baraboo on County W • State park pass required Know…
Roznos Meadow Trail
Summer Sunset on Roznos Meadow Difficulty: Moderate Why Hike It? Easy out-n-back on the meadow. Flowers, butterflies, amazing skies! If everything comes together, you might see a waterfall on the…
Johnson Moraine Trail
Difficulty: Easy Why Hike it? In the spring, experience a sometimes deafening din of frog songs from the kettle ponds! See a variety of very distinct glacial moraines. Description: A mix of grass and dirt trail, mostly…
East Bluff Woods Trail
Autumn on East Bluff Woods Difficulty: Easy To Moderate Why Hike It? Avoid the stairs and the crowds to get to the top of the East Bluff! The East Bluff Woods trail provides…
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…
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…