Highway 113 Construction Notes
Construction is beginning in earnest this week on WIS 113 between WIS 78 and Mound Street in Baraboo, running right through the east side of Devil's Lake State Park, so I reached out to the Wisconsin DOT to fill in…
What Is Fairy Dell? A 400 State Trail Spotlight
Wisconsin's 400 State Trail is located about 30 minutes northwest of the park and offers a fun way to get the family out on their bikes in one of the most beautiful rural landscapes in Wisconsin. The trail follows the…
North Shore Boat Launch Closed
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…
Where to Find Fireworks This Weekend
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…
Monitoring Water Levels Devil’s Lake
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…
Are Motorboats Allowed on Devil’s Lake?
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…
Nature Is Still Quiet. Are We?
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…
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 overland to find nesting sites, usually in sandy or gravelly…
Itching for the Weekend at Devil’s Lake
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 Just Got Bigger
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…