October In The Valley
One of the best shows of color at Devil’s Lake State Park is when the south valley below the East Bluff reaches its peak. This is the area of the park where the CCC parking lot and the group camp…
Fall Colors 2025
It’s time for the first official Fall Color Report of the season, and as most locals could tell you, there isn’t much to report just yet. We’re still looking at the occasional “show stopper” tree here and there, but overall,…
Ho-Chunk Dance Friday!
Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Ho-Chunk Dance Friday, September 19, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Join us for an event that embraces the arts and culture of the Tee Wákąčąk & the Ho-Chunk people. Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and…
15 Things To Do In Sauk County Before Summer Ends
We don’t vacation to get away from where we live, but to experience a new part of the planet we live on; here in Wisconsin, across the country, or across the pond. And those memories will last a lifetime. (As…
A Mystical & Magical Forest Trail
In days long ago, forests were seen as mystical and magical places. Folklore often depicted them as places of both wonder and danger, filled with mythical creatures and hidden secrets. They were homes to elves, fairies, and talking animals, spiritual…
Napoleon’s Soldiers in Baraboo Hills
Two survivors of one of history’s most devastating military disasters are buried just a short drive from Devil’s Lake State Park. Here’s how we found their nearly forgotten graves. (And you can too.) 📚 It all started with a book…
Natural Bridge: A Window Through Time
Not far from the quiet village of Leland in south-west Sauk County, you’ll find one of Wisconsin’s most remarkable landmarks, a natural sandstone arch carved by wind and water over countless millennia. The opening stretches 25 feet high and 35…
A Forest Super Bloom?
I’ve heard a lot of comments recently about the white trees everywhere. They really stand out right now as you drive around our part of Wisconsin! Some folks have been concerned when they see clumps of white trees in the…
Storm Over Devil’s Lake
Severe storms rolled through our area yesterday afternoon, but fortunately, there wasn’t too much damage aside from more downed trees. Just minutes after the tornado alerts sounded, the Baraboo area was hit with high winds and hail, some slightly larger…
Finding Peace and Quiet Near Devil’s Lake
There’s a lot of public land in the Baraboo Hills—far too much to not find peace and quiet if that’s what you’re after when you're exploring Central Wisconsin. Personally, one of my favorite places to escape the crowds is right…