Invasion of the Lake Flies!
Last week our trail report warned everyone that we were about to be invaded and the time is now! It's Lake Fly madness at Devil's Lake State Park! This is some video we took last evening (April 22) right before…
Prescribed Burn at SPRA
Formerly an ammunitions plant, the land we now know as the Sauk Prairie Recreation Area, is slowly being restored. Part of that restoration process is using fire to help kill off years of invasive plant growth and energize remnants of…
Race Against Time
I've heard a number of comments about the many trees being cut down at Devil's Lake State Park. Yeah, it's not pretty. Sadly, they simply have no choice in a losing battle against invasive Emerald Ash Borer. (Blame the bug,…
Wild, Wild Life!
What's that tumbling furball by the tracks? Well, it's baby foxes! (Kits) and that must mean it's time for a few #WildlifeWednesday updates! Birdlife It's awesome to see all of the life suddenly arriving here in the Devil's Lake region…
Critter Cams & Freedom
We’ve been talking migration a lot lately, but It’s been a while since we’ve checked in with the park’s mammalian wildlife on our Devil’s Lake Critter Cams. Oh, and a bit of good news for our park wildlife, they are…
Froggy, Soggy, Windy Spring
Yesterday it was sunny and 73 at Devil’s Lake State Park. Tomorrow we’re looking for snow. It’s certainly spring! If you couldn’t tell by the constantly changing weather all you have to do is walk by a wetland and listen…
Below The Stone – (Listen)
There is a hidden world that exists under the talus of Devil’s Lake State Park. You can listen to the meltwater rush through unseen corridors and over hidden waterfalls. The water eventually breaks out into small rivulets on the surface or…
Ice Out Paddle 2019
The ice is out on Devil’s Lake! Well, it’s nearly out. Saturday, April 6th began with a thick fog over the ice shelf which still covered about a third of the lake on the south end. By the end of…
The Iconic Tree Is Down
Folks were surprised to learn that a well-known and loved old tree on Devil’s Lake State Park’s south shore, was just taken down. To be fair, we all knew the day would come. Last December we first talked about the demise…
Amazing Migrations
While Baraboo is slowly becoming known as a destination to watch sandhill cranes during the fall migration, this spring, it’s the swans that are putting on the show! Swans, along with an amazing mix of geese and ducks! This year at…