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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

 Directions

  43.4284, -89.7322

County: Sauk

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    Park Adventurer

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    This week, go on a guided hike along the Tumbled Rock Trail.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Devil’s Lake is proud to host a UW-Madison astronomer for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party.

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    Know Your Park

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    Learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    Learn To Fish

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    Want to try fishing but don’t know what to do? Join our Learn to Fish program, and we will show you how!

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    Naturalist-Led Hike

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    Join the naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    S’mores and Perseids

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    Enjoy a campfire and s'more while watching the Perseids Meteor Shower!

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    Big Band Dancing!

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    Swing your partner to the tunes of the Hal Edwards Orchestra at the Red Oak Shelter on the South Shore of Devil's Lake State Park.

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    Critter Corner – Fox

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    Check out the spectacular world of foxes. Head on over to join the naturalist for hands-on activities and fun. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind but open to kids of all ages.

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    Critter Corner – Opossums

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    Drop in and join the naturalist for hands-on activities and fun.

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    Park Adventurer

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    Become a Park Adventurer to learn about nature, discover more of the park and have fun!

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