Still Color… Thanks Oaks!
There’s still color out there thanks to the oaks! Oaks, being the tough trees they are, wait to change colors after most other trees. Rather than the flashy hues of maples, oaks go for the warm reds, browns, and russets…
Beautiful Green?
There’s still quite a bit of green out in the forests right now. In fact, the less healthy the landscape, the more green it is! This is because when Wisconsin’s native plants are dormant or preparing for winter, foreign invaders…
Fall Colors. Oct 12 – 19th
It's time once again to look at fall colors in the Devil's Lake State Park region for the upcoming weekend and into next week. This week, much like last, you can find beautiful fall colors if you look for them,…
Fall Color Report Sept 21 – 28, 2023
A little color, mostly green. Yep, it's going to be a quick report this week! The first place we see colors changing with Devil's Lake State Park each year is around roads and parking lots. These trees not only get…
Construction Detours
Two road projects may impact how you get to Devil's Lake State Park for a while. First, South Shore Road from Devil's Lake near the park's North Shore entrance to Ski-Hi Road is being resurfaced. This could cause delays when…
Master Planning, Next Step. Speak Up.
In 2020, master planning for Devil's Lake State Park was just kicking off before COVID put everything on hold. Now, the DNR is getting back on track for creating an updated, relevant master plan for the park and Parfrey's Glen…
2023 Devil’s Challenge Triathlon
The 2023 Devil's Challenge Triathlon is this Sunday, September 17th, at Devil's Lake State Park. Participants are advised to show up no later than 7:15 a.m. For everyone participating, good luck, have fun!! For the rest of us, that means…
Friday Thought – Hiking For Peace
Sometimes, the path to inner peace is found by adding more miles to your hike. We've all heard that hiking is nature's therapy, and walking can be deeply meditative and beneficial for our well-being. It's all true, but the true…
Mink or Fisher?
It's Critter Cam time again. Although we checked this camera just last weekend, the captures go back to last winter as you can see. It's pretty clear that this critter is either a mink or a fisher, but it's not…
Exploring The Pine River Trail
The Pine River Trail in Richland County, Wisconsin is a 14.3-mile multi-use recreational trail located about 50 minutes from Devil's Lake State Park. Running from Richland Center to Lone Rock, the trail offers opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring nature…