Amazing Experiences
It was something very special. About 250 people attended the July 26th "Native Beat Goes On" event on the shores of De Wakacak, Spirit Lake. (Or Devil's Lake will work too!) Below are some photos and a list of upcoming…
Honoring Sacred Space
"We ask that as you walk over this land to please remember this is sacred ground to those of the mound building culture. The descendants of this culture are not a lost people but rather living, thriving American Indian cultures…
Paddle Mirror Lake!
Just like at Devil's Lake State Park, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up board popularity has been growing at Mirror Lake State Park as well. Mirror Lake's many protected sandstone gorges are perfect for exploring often when it's too windy to paddle…
Weekend Critter Stories
Friday evening, it was a snake. First thing Saturday morning, it was a snapping turtle. It was a weekend for little wildlife emergencies at Devil's Lake's north shore boat landing. Saving The Snake On Friday evening the guys who brought…
Happenings! July 19,20,21
OK, so there's a lot going on this weekend! It's Big Top Circus Parade weekend in Baraboo, Mirror Lake has a free Shakespeare In The Park event, and at Devil's Lake? Well, lots of stuff as always! So, let's dive…
A Place For Wildlife On Devil’s Lake
This softshell turtle was digging a nest at Devil's Lake State Park. From a distance, with a telephoto lens, I shot some video. However, so many people were stopping, talking and taking pictures that eventually I gave up and so…
Dances With Dirt 2019 Photos
Last Saturday, July 13, Devil's Lake State Park hosted the annual Dances With Dirt event! Of course, we were out there taking pictures. In fact, I took a lot more shots than I had planned on, so I thought I'd…
Thriving at Sauk Prairie Recreation Area
Earlier this spring, we shared video and photos when the Wisconsin DNR burned a large section of the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area. We thought it would be a good time to go have another look! It's looking pretty nice! Prescribed…
The Kids Are Growing Up!
The older Great Blue Heron chicks are now beginning to leave the nest, and more will soon follow. Before long, the heron rookery located at Devil's Lake State Park's south shore group camp will go quiet for another year. Oh…
She’s Not Dead!
A couple of days ago we were out walking along the South Shore of Devil’s Lake where the road and sidewalk are right up against the lake. This area is a popular fishing spot because the water gets deep quickly…