The North Shore boat launch and parking lot at Devil's Lake State Park closed Monday, July 6, and will stay closed through approximately August 11 while crews dredge the launch lagoon. The South Shore boat launch remains open the entire…
If you're staying near the park for the Fourth, you've got several shows within a short drive. Here's what's confirmed for 2026, closest to farthest. Baraboo (Drive from the Park - 12 minutes) — Barabooms Saturday, July 4, fireworks at…
Understanding the USGS Monitor and Why Water Management Matters If you've walked the south shore on Cottage Road, you may have noticed a small concrete square with a "please don't touch" sign. That's a foundation for a new USGS water…
The rule is real. So are the boats. Here's how it actually works. If you've spent time at Devil's Lake, you've probably noticed boats on the water that don't look like kayaks and paddleboards. Maybe you've heard a motor. Maybe…
One thing that stands out these days, as social media promotes "nature," is how loud it all is. On the surface, everyone posting videos promoting fun and excitement seems like a good thing. But it can also be the foundation…
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 overland to find nesting sites, usually in sandy or gravelly…
With Memorial Day weekend coming up fast, I'm deep into putting together this week's full Weekend Notes. Those go up Thursday, as usual, over on the Around Devil's Lake This Weekend page. But a few things came up that are…
Devil's Lake State Park is already Wisconsin's most visited state park. Now it's 100 acres larger, and the land that made this expansion possible had a narrow window to get here. How the Deal Came Together In 2025, The Conservation…
Two Boulders on the Johnson Moraine Trail Traveled 300 Miles to Get Here If you've hiked the Johnson Moraine Trail north of Steinke Basin, you've probably walked right past two rocks that have no business being here. About 50 feet…
The loons are back. Early this morning, their calls were echoing off the bluffs at Devil's Lake — one of the more unmistakable signs that the season has turned. It wasn't always this way. Not long ago, seeing a loon…