Are you new to the area and looking for a way to explore more of Wisconsin? Need a break from studying and some fresh air? My husband and I are somewhat new to the state and we always like to find ways to go see new-to-us things. We used the opportunity of Labor Day Weekend to check out the Devil’s Lake activity kit from the library and go see what this state park had to offer. We were not disappointed!
Included in the activity kit are two guidebooks. One has information about a variety of parks in the state, including Devil’s Lake and the other is exclusively about Devil’s Lake. The books include information about park history, what to expect, different activities available, and some interesting information about the geological structures you will encounter on your hikes (things like how and why the rock structures form the way they did). Between the guidebooks and the information linked on the provided bookmarks I was able to fully plan the day: figure out that our doggo was able to come with us, get an idea of which trail we wanted to go on, how much it would cost, water-craft rentals, and to prepare for crowds.
New to the area or not, Devil’s Lake is worth exploring. The library can help! Grab your water bottle and some bug spray, the kit even provides a great backpack to carry it. Current Edgewood students can come to the front desk and check out our Devil’s Lake activity kit.
Stephanie Zalewski
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It’s the start of a grand adventure for you and your friends; one that you can have while eating your favorite food in the comfort of your own home. Dungeons and Dragons is, perhaps, the most widely known of the tabletop role playing games. If you’ve never played, you’re missing out. I can tell you that as someone who never had an interest in playing before I was roped into a group for the first time and ended up with life-long friends and great memories. I could go on about the benefits of playing; how Dungeons and Dragons encourages you to keep your imagination active (especially important when you’re getting bogged down in less creative assignments); how playing encourages problem solving, working with a group, and developing relationships. I could even tell you about how teachers are using Dungeons and Dragons to help students learn interdisciplinary studies and develop social-emotional skills. That’s all very interesting, but the most important thing is that playing Dungeons and Dragons with your friends is just plain fun!
Getting started can be hard, the books are many and expensive, and trying to figure out the game mechanics and how to do anything is confusing. If you don’t have an experienced player, it’s almost impossible. Fortunately, we have a solution! With your Edgewood I.D. card you can check out an activity kit at the front desk that makes your first adventure possible. The bag has absolutely everything a group of players needs to get started including the adventure and pre-created characters. All you need is a couple willing friends and your adventure is waiting. Come take a look and find a new way to spend time with your friends.