Memorial Weekend 2020
Well, this is going to be an interesting holiday weekend for sure. Let's look ahead, shall we? May 22nd Update Friday is a great day to publish updates for Saturday wouldn't you say? So here's what the DNR has released…
Purchase Park Passes Online
You can now purchase Wisconsin State Park passes online as well as through the DNR Call Center. Click Here For Online Purchases. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive an email receipt. The email receipt serves as your proof…
The Spring Event Continues
It seems like every popular event has been canceled lately. Well, that's not true really. Only the "human" events have been canceled, nature just plugs along. And really, the arrival of spring is a pretty popular event too. Here at…
Virtual Hike The Balanced Rock Trail
If you're stuck at home, can't get to the park any time soon, or maybe just can't climb the trails like you used to, we've got you covered with Devil's Lake State Park virtual hikes on our YouTube! The newest…
Critter Cam Check! May 7th
Bear! Well, it's a Trash Panda anyway! We finally were able to get back out and start reviewing our critter cams at Devil's Lake State Park this week. Today's photos are from a wetland area within the park. This area…
I Need A Park Sticker, But It’s Broken…
I've been hearing a lot of questions and fielding a lot of phone calls about Wisconsin State Park stickers. So, I've chased down some answers and here's what you'll want to know. What You Need To Know Today You can…
What Spring Flowers?
With southern Wisconsin state parks opening back up today folks are going to be looking forward to getting back out on the trails and seeing how spring has come to life since the last shut down. Well, if you get…
Devil’s Lake Open May 1, Should I Come?
Today I'm going to put on my "Grumpy Old Man Yells At Cloud" suit and lay down some truths. Not to point fingers, or to blame or call out, but so that YOU can have some idea what you might…
Parks Open May 1st
Devil's Lake State Park and all other Wisconsin State Parks closed due to Covid 19 will open May 1st. Here is the press release; Wisconsin State Parks Update Effective, May 1, 2020, nearly all Wisconsin State Parks properties will be…
Merrimac Ferry Open
The Merrimac Ferry on Lake Wisconsin is again open, but with some Covid19 related limitations and reduced hours. Here's the update... The following guidelines are in place until further notice as a precautionary measure for the safety of ferry staff…