Devil's Lake bluffs at golden hour, Baraboo Hills, Wisconsin
DevilsLakeWisconsin.com · Since 1996

Independent media, rooted in the Baraboo Hills.

Regional publishing, photography, and digital work for the Devil's Lake area — built by the people who actually live here.

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Baraboo Hills, Wisconsin

For thirty years, Skillet Creek Media has published the Devil’s Lake region — for the people who live in it, and the million who visit it each year.

In words, in photographs, and on the web. A small, independent operation with a direct line to a real audience — and to the person who runs it.

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Advertising & Publishing
Reach a million regional visitors a year on DevilsLakeWisconsin.com.
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Social & Content
Honest promotion for organizations that know this place — 16.7K on Facebook.
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Photography
Fine-art and regional imagery, rooted in the actual character of this place.
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Web & Support
Quiet, practical web help for clients who want a direct contact, not a queue.
The audience, at a glance
1M+
Annual pageviews on DevilsLakeWisconsin.com
16,700
Facebook followers — and growing
30
Years of continuous regional publishing
90%
Advertiser renewal rate, year after year
Primary offering · Advertising

Advertising on DevilsLakeWisconsin.com

A million-pageview regional site with thirty years of local credibility — built around exactly the people who visit your area, stay in your lodging, eat at your restaurant, or attend your event.

The audience arrives with intent

These readers aren’t passively scrolling. They’re actively planning — checking trail conditions, looking for places to stay, deciding where to eat. Your ad appears where decisions are already being made.

  • Trip planners, hikers, climbers, and campers
  • Visitors from greater Wisconsin, Illinois, and beyond
  • Seasonal demand spikes aligned with park traffic

What you get as an advertiser

  • Placement on a trusted, long-established regional site
  • Association with practical travel and outdoor planning content
  • Annual placement at a fixed rate — simple, stable, no surprises
  • Most new advertisers are set up and live within a week
  • A direct, personal process — not a platform, not a negotiation
90%

of advertisers renew every year.

That’s not a retention strategy — it’s what happens when the audience is real and the relationship is direct. Spots are limited and most renew annually. When one opens, it typically fills within days.

Annual placement at a fixed rate — renew each year or pass. No platform, no auction, no negotiation.

Ask whether a spot is open →
Best fit for
Lodging & CabinsRestaurantsState ParksEventsOutfittersLocal ServicesSauk County Businesses
Social & content

Social media & content support

Clear, honest promotion for local businesses and regional organizations — built on real knowledge of this place, not generic marketing copy.

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Platform content & posting

Consistent, grounded content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Writing that sounds like a person who knows the place.

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Event & seasonal promotion

Timely content around trails, seasons, and local happenings — structured and mobile-friendly from the start.

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Photography & visual content

Regional photography woven into content strategy when available, connecting your brand to the landscape.

16.7K
Followers & growing

Nearly seventeen thousand people follow Skillet Creek on Facebook — a real, engaged regional audience. Posts here read like someone who actually hikes these trails, not a brand calendar.

Who this work fits

Available for organizations whose mission or audience aligns with the Baraboo Hills region.

Parks & conservationCommunity events & racesHospitality & lodgingOutdoor recreationLocal nonprofits & foundations
Ask about social media work →
Photography · Skillet Creek Photography

Visual storytelling rooted in the Baraboo Hills

The images on this page — and throughout DevilsLakeWisconsin.com — come from this same body of work. When advertisers appear alongside photography rooted in the actual character of this place, the association is genuine, not decorative.

Visit Skillet Creek Photography →
Autumn ridge and prairie grass, Baraboo Hills

Fine art prints, regional visual content, and photography for businesses that want imagery grounded in this place — not stock.

Skillet Creek Photography · Baraboo Hills
Selected work
Baraboo Hills landscape
Devil's Lake bluffs
Baraboo Hills, Wisconsin
By request · Web & support

Technical support & web development

Support services for existing clients and select projects — not the headline, just genuinely useful. This site is an example of the work.

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Website guidance

Planning, structure, editing, and practical help for small businesses that need a cleaner site or a more honest message.

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Hosting

For selected clients who want a simpler setup and a direct contact person rather than a large support queue.

C

Maintenance

Occasional support, updates, and troubleshooting for clients who prefer a local relationship.

Contact

Let’s have a direct conversation.

If your business serves the Devil’s Lake, Baraboo, or Sauk County audience — this is where it starts. No forms, no automated replies. Just a direct line to the person who runs the site.

Email
skilletcreek@icloud.com
Phone
(608) 381-0428
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