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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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    Critter Corner – Foxes

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    Check out the spectacular world of foxes.

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    Animal Feeding Day

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    Watch the animals in the Nature Center have lunch!

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    Exploration Station – Bees

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    Buzz on over to the Nature Center to learn all about bees. Drop by the Nature Center to make some Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and more. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all ages. This…

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    Yoga In The Park

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    Enjoy free, gentle yoga on the South Shore Beach every Saturday morning at Devil’s Lake State Park starting the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend (May 25) through the Saturday of Labor Day (Aug. 31).

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    Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Wisconsin Dells Singers

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    Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and his group will provide a family-friendly cultural demonstration of the music and dance of Ho-Chunk Nation. Elliott will also explain the symbolism of objects and actions, such as the drum itself and the…

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    Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night

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    Bring your friends and family for a night of trivia – naturally! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill trivia; join the Naturalist to test your knowledge of nature and all things wild. Play solo or as a team and learn some fun facts along the way. This…

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    Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Native Art Marketplace

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    Come to the family-friendly pop-up markets featuring Little Eagle Arts Foundation roster artists who will grace the north shore of Devil’s Lake. A variety of Native American artists will demonstrate and sell their art, with media ranging from…

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    Know Your Park

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    Join the Naturalist to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    Wild Crafting

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    Create nature crafts and explore your creativity while fostering a connection to nature.

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    Naturalist Lead Hike

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    Each week, we will hike the East Bluff Trail and explore the park's geology, history and wildlife.

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