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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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    Relaxing Forest Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a relaxing walk through the woods of Devil’s Lake! This hike is to give us time to be in nature and connect to the natural world by using our senses.

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    Mini BioBlitz Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a guided nature race (BioBlitz) to identify as many plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms as possible living in a small area of the park.

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    Saturday Explorers – For The Birds

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    Join the naturalist for this family-friendly bird hike. We will give you some tips for identifying the birds we see on our hike.

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    Spring Bird Hike

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    Spring is one of the most exciting seasons for bird watching. Come along for a casual, guided hike with the naturalist to look for spring migrants.

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    Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

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    Go on a self-guided adventure at Devil’s Lake. You will receive a set of clues that guide you to what you need to find.

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    Weekend Wild Walk

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    Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park.

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    Saturday Explorers – Is It Spring Yet?

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    On our hike, we’ll look for signs that spring is returning.

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    Devil's Lake Torch-lit Hike

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    Go on a self-guided snowshoe (depending on snow conditions) or hike through the park.

  • Event

    Weekend Wild Walk

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    Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park.

  • Event

    Weekend Wild Walk

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    Explore Devil’s Lake with the naturalist and uncover the hidden gems and overlooked forests and fields in the park.

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