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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 – Bears

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    Amble over to the Critter Corner to learn more about Wisconsin black bears.

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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 – Mammals

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    Head on over to the Nature Center to learn all about mammals. 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.

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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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    Guided Kayak Tour

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    Go on a kayak adventure at Devil’s Lake! 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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    Know Your Park

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

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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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    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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    Music In The Park: The Periodicals

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    Madison's finest alternative pub rock/northern soul band, now with added pop.

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