Ice Saftey
3 days ago, Devil's Lake was completely ice-free. Yesterday (Dec 13th), much of the lake had frozen over, but there were many open areas as well. The ice on the lake right now is, as the fishermen in the photograph…
It’s Procyon Lotor!
Time to check in on our 'Critter Cams'! Well, one anyway! It's been a weird season with few predators or even deer for that matter. What's the message when over 4 years, your cameras have fewer and fewer coyotes, foxes…
Hikin’ With Your Hound! Dec. 14th.
On December 14th, enjoy a crisp winter walk with the naturalist and your pup at Devil's Lake State Park! You’ll hike the Northern Lights Campground (closed for the season) while exploring nature and giving your dogs a chance to get…
Parfrey’s Glen Workday. Thank YOU!
We want to personally say "thank you", everyone, who volunteered to help clean up invasives at Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area on Black Friday. Click here for a good report by Caroline Peterson of NBC15 in Madison.
Take a Moonlit Hike Saturday!
This Saturday, December 7th, join naturalist Sue Johansen for a moonlit hike from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Devil's Lake State Park. It won't quite be a full moon, (The next full moon is December, 12th) but the weather…
Video Reveals History
Happy December everyone! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday and that you were able to get outdoors over the weekend. On Black Friday, we avoided the madness to #OptOutside and walk around Devil's Lake. In fact, I posted…
Where Can I Hike During Hunting?
Updated: Nov 12, 2021 - Deer Gun Season opens on Nov. 20th, 2021 in Wisconsin and runs through November 28th (2021). There is also a "holiday hunt" in Sauk County and extended Archery and Crossbowthrough Jan. 31, 2021! It is…
Guns on the Trails? It’s Hunting Season.
Earlier this week I went for a hike out on Devil's Lake State Park's Steinke Basin Trail. Walking up the gravel road, I met a couple who were hiking with their dog. (On leash! Thanks, guys!!) They were coming back…
Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing Walk. Sat, Nov 23rd.
Being out in nature can make us feel relaxed. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the leaves, the sunlight playing through the branches – these things ease our stress and help us relax and think more clearly. Join…
Last Ride of 2019
The Merrimac Ferry which connects the villages of Merrimac and Okee, closed down for the season this morning. During the summer the popular free ferry hauled more than 212,000 vehicles (not counting bicycles and pedestrians) and made over 37,000 crossings!…