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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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    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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    Pop-Up Nature: Hidden Nature

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    This week, join the naturalist to explore the often-hidden nature using some high- and low-tech gear.

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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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    Critter Corner - Bobcats

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    Head on over the to the Critter Corner to learn about bobcats.

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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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    Saturday Explorers – Fabulous Fish

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    Drop by the Nature Center to test your fish identification and knowledge, catch some “backyard bass’, and make fish art.

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    Under Your Feet

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    Learn about soil and why it’s so remarkable.

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    Guided Kayak Tour

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    The Naturalist will take you on a two-hour tour of the lake, exploring the lake’s geology, history and wildlife.

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    Nature Journaling

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    During this program, we will blend art using flexible techniques and strategies to create a colorful and unique journal.

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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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