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…
Man Dies After Reported Fall
According to a DNR press release the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Sauk County agencies are investigating the death of an adult male found on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Devil’s Lake State Park. Initial reports indicate two hikers…
Fall Color Predictions
We're in the middle of August, and fall color predictions are already popping up in the press. For example, Farmer's Almanac predicts peak fall foliage in Wisconsin will occur between October 5th and 14th this year. That's a pretty safe…
Effigy Mounds In Time
With the "Effigy Mounds: Sacred Sites and Native Arts" program coming up tomorrow, Thursday, August 10, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Devil's Lake State Park, I thought I'd try to wrangle out a timeline that might help "time-confused"…
That Little Blue Flower
What is that blue flower lining some of the roads around Devil's Lake State Park right now? It's chicory! Chicory is native to Eurasia and was brought to America by settlers in the 1700s, originally for medicinal purposes. During the…