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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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    Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

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    Families will receive a set of clues to go on a scavenger hunt.

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    Saturday Explorers – Winter Wonder Hike

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    On our hike, we’ll investigate animal winter survival strategies, birds in winter and practice nature awareness.

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    Candlelight Snowshoe

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

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    Full Moon Hike

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    Experience a guided 1½-2-hour walk, or snowshoe (approximately 2 miles) on the Steinke Basin trail, on the night closest to the occurrence of a full moon.

  • Event

    Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

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    Families will receive a set of clues to go on a scavenger hunt.

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    Winter Tracking

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    In this naturalist lead hike, participants will learn how to distinguish common animal tracks, signs and scats while hiking through various habitats at Devil’s Lake.

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    Butchering & Processing Deer

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    Learn how to break down a deer, step-by-step.

  • Event

    Full Moon Hike

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    Experience a guided 1½-2-hour walk, or snowshoe (approximately 2 miles) on the Steinke Basin trail, on the night closest to the occurrence of a full moon.

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    Devil's Lake First Day Hike

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    Wisconsin State Parks is once again hosting First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. These hikes offer visitors an opportunity to begin the new year rejuvenated and connected with nature.

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    Candlelight Hike

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    Enjoy a self-guided hike on a torch-lit circuit through the Northern Lights Campground.

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