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Devil's Lake State Park

Devil's Lake State Park

Description

Founded in 1911, Devil's Lake is the third oldest state park in Wisconsin, the largest, and the most visited. Devil's Lake offers magnificent views from 500-foot quartzite bluffs overlooking a 360-acre lake. Enjoy lakeshore picnic areas, sandy swimming beaches, 29 miles of hiking trails, or ease into the backcountry solitude. Devil's Lake is a beautiful year-round park with an intriguing natural history along the 1,000-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

Location

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  43.4284, -89.7322

County: Sauk

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    Take A Hike In The New Year

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    Winter is a great time to get out and take a hike in the great outdoors! Join the naturalist for a late morning hike up the East Bluff Woods trail and enjoy the beautiful wintery landscape from the top of the East Bluff. The hike will be about 3…

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    First Day Hike

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    Start 2024 off with a guided hike through Devil's Lake State Park.

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    Test Your Nature Knowledge

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    Drop-in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to test your nature knowledge!

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    Twilight Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a guided hike along the East Bluff/East Bluff Woods trails.

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    Candlelight Hike

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    Join us for a torch-lit night hike at Devil’s Lake State Park.

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    Trek With A Naturalist

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    We’ll trek the West Bluff/Tumbled Rock trail for an energizing 2 ½ mile hike.

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    Park After Dark

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    Explore the world of nocturnal animals. Bring your sense of adventure as we search and listen for things that move around in the dark.

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    Friends Halloween Hike

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    Join us for lots of Halloween fun! There’s a lot to do at this annual event sponsored by the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

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    Pumpkin Carving Contest

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    Join us for the Friends of Devil's Lake annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! We’ll have four contest categories based on age (0-5, 6-11, 12-17, and 18+ years). This activity will be happening at the North Shore, between the Chateau and the Rock Elm…

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    Effigy Mounds: Sacred Sites and Native Arts

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    Join us for this event that embraces the arts and culture of the Tee Wakacak - the Ho-Chunk people.

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