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Hikers Embrace Mud Season

Devil's Lake State Park is a popular destination for hikers in Wisconsin, offering breathtaking views of the lake and bluffs. However, with the arrival of spring, comes mud season - a time when snow, rain, and melting combine to create…

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Prescribed Burn, Merrimac Preserve 2023

Prescribed Burn, Merrimac Preserve

Yesterday evening, a prescribed burn was conducted on the Merrimac Preserve which is located just east of Roznos Meadow on the southeast corner of Devil's Lake State Park. Smoke from the fire was visible from Devil's Lake and the city…

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Merrimac Preserve - March 2023

Avoiding the Ice at the Merrimac Preserve

Looking for moderate hiking options while avoiding most of the slick ice and snow out there right now? Check out Riverland Conservancy's Merrimac Preserve, located across from Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow and north of Merrimac. (Photos taken yesterday,…

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Kayaking by Sandstone on the Baraboo River

Baraboo Top 5 Summer Attractions?

Baraboo, Wisconsin is about 1 mile north of Devil's Lake State Park and is a charming city in the heart of Sauk County. Known for its natural beauty, history, and culture, Baraboo has plenty of attractions that will keep visitors…

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Snow March 2023 Devil's Lake State Park

Spring?

We received about 2 to 3 inches of fresh snow overnight! It's possible we'll see a few more inches throughout the weekend! It's spring and you never know what the weather will be like in the Devil's Lake region this…

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crowded swimming beach

Welcome Guests!

It's the time of year when all of us who are involved in tourism and recreation start really ramping up for the new season. For most of us, it's like getting ready to have the whole family visit for the…

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Turkey Vultures at Devil's Lake

Vulture’s Return 2023

You know what they say, "The early vulture gets the carrion!" One sure sign of spring at Devil's Lake State Park is the return of the Turkey Vultures! Their return is so regular that a now-retired maintenance worker at the…

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Coyote, Wolf, Dog Print in the snow.

Big Paws!

Those are some big paws! Sometimes it can be super hard to ID tracks. This is especially true when you're sorting out domestic dogs vs coyotes vs wolf tracks. Take these for instance... 1. We found these tracks (Above &…

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Valentine's Day Wisconsin

7 Outdoor Valentine’s Ideas

Happy Valentine's Day! If you're still looking for romantic ideas that involve getting outdoors (or almost getting outdoors!) we've got some suggestions for you... 1. Go For A Hike (Parfrey's Glen is a great choice!). It will be slick out…

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