Multi-Use at Steinke Basin
With a major snowstorm rolling into our area as I type, it's a good time to talk about the Steinke Basin Trail and its fairly recent change to Multi-Use status and what that means. Background The Baraboo area has so…
First Day Hike
Join us for the annual Devil's Lake State Park First Day Hike, Wednesday, January 1st, 2020 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Steinke Basin! Wisconsin State Parks is once again hosting First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. These hikes offer…
Beyond Beaches & Buildings
It’s always worth the reminder; Devil’s Lake State Park is more than multi-million dollar building plans, crowded beaches, parking problems, and sticker sales. It’s even more than a couple of famous rock formations on busy blacktop trails. Beyond the summer…
Snowshoe Rocky Arbor State Park!
When it comes to winter play at the parks of Sauk County, we generally say something like, “Devil’s Lake State Park is for snowshoeing & Mirror Lake State Park is for Skiing.” While not 100% true, this simple phrase will get visitors…
Snowshoeing Hemlock Draw
When it comes to creating your own “backyard adventures”, you may want to consider exploring the Hemlock Draw State Natural Area just west of Devil’s Lake State Park. Yes, even in winter! Backyard adventures as we see them, are opportunities for…