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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

If you’re still looking for romantic ideas that involve getting outside, or almost getting outside, here are a few local suggestions. 1. Go For a Hike Parfrey’s Glen is always a solid choice. In winter, the stone walls hold the…

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Devil's Doorway Trail Ice

Some Trails Are Getting Dicey!

Warmer weather has the snow melting and more ice forming out on the trails around Devil's Lake State Park and it will get worse before it gets better! Bluff Trails Are Getting Sketchy Although we offer a weekly trail report,…

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Snow!

Finally! Fresh Snow! Today we received about 2-3 inches of fresh snow in the Devil's Lake Region. Everything is white and beautiful again! Before the snow fell overnight, most of the ground around the park was just brown and frozen,…

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