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…
Spring Birds at Devil’s Lake
Birdwatching Update: What’s Arriving This Week at Devil’s LakeWildlife Wednesday – Spring Migration in Full Swing It’s been a lively week in the trees and skies of Devil’s Lake State Park as spring migration continues. If you’ve been out on…
Develoment Proposed Near Devil’s Lake
A controversial large-scale lodging project has been proposed just outside the north entrance of Devil’s Lake State Park. (Something we've written about in the past). Baraboo Bluff Hospitality LLC is seeking to build an 80-room hotel and 31 vacation villas…
Politics Hit the Trail: What It Means for Devil’s Lake
Federal budget decisions are now having direct consequences on the ground here in Wisconsin, including along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which covers about 16 miles of hiking trail within Devil’s Lake State Park. Federal Funding Freeze Hits the…
Prescribed Burns: Helping Devil’s Lake Thrive
Yesterday, March 18th, a prescribed burn was carried out on Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow. I’ve spent years photographing prescribed burns at Devil’s Lake State Park and talking to the folks who make them happen. Watching these fires unfold…
Chapel Gorge: A Natural Escape in Wisconsin Dells?
Our relationship with nature in Wisconsin Dells has always been a bit complicated. It’s hard to imagine this is the version of the Dells that H.H. Bennett envisioned when he shared his iconic photos of this unique landscape. While the…
Be Aware of Effigy Mounds at Devil’s Lake
If you’re planning a visit to Devil’s Lake State Park this summer, here’s something important to know before you arrive: Many of the gentle rises and islands of tall grass and flowers in the landscape, especially in picnic areas, are…
100 Years of the Chateau at Devil’s Lake
For a century now, visitors to Devil’s Lake State Park have stopped for a meal, a drink, or even a night of dancing at the park’s north shore concessions. While today’s Chateau blends into the atmosphere, its history is deeply…