Prairie Colors: This Weekend’s Must-See
As we start talking about changing leaves, it's good to note that fall colors are not all about trees. In fact this time of year many of our local prairies near Devil's Lake State Park are a sea of greens,…
Prescribed Burn, Merrimac Preserve
Yesterday evening, a prescribed burn was conducted on the Merrimac Preserve which is located just east of Roznos Meadow on the southeast corner of Devil's Lake State Park. Smoke from the fire was visible from Devil's Lake and the city…
Avoiding the Ice at the Merrimac Preserve
Looking for moderate hiking options while avoiding most of the slick ice and snow out there right now? Check out Riverland Conservancy's Merrimac Preserve, located across from Devil's Lake State Park's Roznos Meadow and north of Merrimac. (Photos taken yesterday,…
Another Flower Show!
Seas of flowers are waving in the breeze on the eastern border of Devil's Lake State Park. If you love prairie flowers, now's a great time to get out there. It's time for 2019's 3rd "super bloom"! If you want…
A Sea Of Purple
The Lupine super bloom has faded away but has quickly been replaced by another ocean of purple flowers... It's a spiderwort super bloom! Craziness!! These amazing shows of flowers are brought to you by a spring prescribed burn. These controlled…
Our Little Super Bloom, Free Admission and more!
It's time to look at what's up this week and weekend here in the Devil's Lake State Park region. Well, when it comes to filling your nature prescription we've got some good stuff including the spectacular lupine bloom on the…