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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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    Know Your Park

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    Each week, we will have a different topic for you to learn more about the park’s geology, history, wildlife and more.

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    Got Ghosts? Haunted Tales of Baraboo

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    Hear the stories about the ghosts that put the “boo” in Baraboo!

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.

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    Park After Dark – Night Hike

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    Explore the nocturnal world and discover what happens in the park after dark!

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    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.

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    Packing For An Adventure

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    Join the Naturalist to learn tips and tricks for packing your backpack, types of gear to take, and ways to make you more comfortable on your adventure.

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    Know Your Park

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    Each week we will have a different topic for you to learn more about the park’s geology, history, wildlife and more.

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    Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

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    ​​​​​​​Join us at the Roadkill Café to make some delicious memories over the campfire with your family.

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    Naturalist Led Hike

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

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    Pop-Up Nature: Go On A Scavenger Hunt

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    This week, join the Naturalist and go on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Learn more about nature, have fun, and earn a prize!

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