You still have time to get out and see the oceans of flowers blooming on local prairies. While some, such as the purple coneflowers & wild bergamot are nearly done for the year, others such as black-eyed Susans and compass…
Wisconsin's 101-mile "Bike 4 Trails" route from Marshland to Reedsburg combines the Great River, the La Crosse River, the Elroy-Sparta & the 400 State Bike Trails. While a few riders will make this into a day trip, most folks stretch…
Did you know that birders come from all over to try to see Pileated Woodpeckers at Devil's Lake State Park? It's a good choice as they are fairly common in the park and around the Baraboo Hills region. One easy-to-see…
You can expect Devil's Lake State Park to be busy again this Saturday, July 10th as the park hosts the annual "Dances With Dirt" trail running / marathon event. Runners will be on most trails east of the lake itself…
As you know, a couple of weeks back we had elevated levels of E. Coli on Devil's Lake State Park's North Shore Beach. Just a few days later, the water tested fine and the advisory was dropped. The big question…
Devil's Lake State Park's Nature Center opens today, Friday, June 25th after a very long hiatus due to Covid-19. The Nature Center is now open 10 am to 5 pm daily through Labor Day weekend when fall hours will begin…
Yesterday area news outlets began to report that the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved the purchase of 220 acres within the park’s project boundary for $1.64 million. This is great news! However, it's worth noting that this property is not…
The International Crane Foundation's new "Cranes of the World Exhibit" here in Baraboo, Wisconsin is now open daily through October 31, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Should you visit? The International Crane Foundation is one of those places…
Did you know that every Thursday we share a historic Devil's Lake State Park postcard, photo, stereogram, or other bric-a-brac from our personal collection on our social media pages? If if you're interested in these little slices of Devil's Lake…
When we look around us or take in an amazing vista, or even look down at our feet while standing on one of Devil's Lake State Parks many overlooks... Are we seeing nature? Well, sure. There are trees and plants…