The 2024 deer gun season starts this weekend. Here in Sauk County, hunting of one sort or another continues through the end of the year. To many visitors' surprise, hunting is allowed in Wisconsin State Parks. Much of Devil's Lake…
Sad news today. Former Devil's Lake State Park Naturalist and author Ken Lange has passed away over the weekend. His impact on the park and influence on so many of us in the outdoor community cannot be overstated. A memorial…
Happy Friday! Your weekend mission, should you choose to accept it... If you're looking for a birding challenge this weekend, how about trying to document the elusive Ravens of Devil's Lake State Park here in Baraboo, Wisconsin? Nature enthusiasts and…
The summer crowd is still hanging around... Autumn is getting later. It's easy to see as I go back through my photos of Devil's Lake State Park taken since the early 90s. I was pondering this as I was hiking…
As autumn settles into Devil's Lake State Park and the surrounding Sauk County area, we're experiencing a unique and beautiful transition of colors. While this may not be a typical "peak" season, the current conditions offer a special opportunity to…
This is a crazy busy event weekend in our area. While we don't have much fall color out there yet, the weather is looking good through the weekend with temps in the 70s. Let's take a look at what's happening…
Wisconsin's fall colors are amazing, and Devil's Lake State Park is one of the best places in the state to enjoy the full autumn color experience! In fact, practically anywhere in the Baraboo Hills area is just amazing! Here in…
Devil's Lake Weekend Update: September 13-15, 2024 Happy Friday, outdoor enthusiasts! Get ready for a warm September weekend in the breathtaking Baraboo Hills. Here's your guide to making the most of the coming days: Weather Watch Forecast: Expect cloudy skies…
As we start talking about changing leaves, it's good to note that fall colors are not all about trees. In fact this time of year many of our local prairies near Devil's Lake State Park are a sea of greens,…
"Public access lands are here for all of us to enjoy," the WDNR says, and they couldn't be more right. For nature lovers who feel like they've "seen it all," it might be time to expand your horizons beyond the…