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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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    Wisconsin Bats

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    Join us to find out more about our nocturnal friends – bats!

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    Get To Know The Park

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    Drop by to learn more about Devil’s Lake. 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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    Universe in the Park

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    Devil’s Lake is proud to host a UW-Madison astronomer for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party!

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    Art – Naturally!

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    Ignite your imagination to create whimsical art pieces using nature as our inspiration.

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    Burial Mounds and Effigy Earthworks of Devil's Lake State Park

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    For untold generations, what is now called Devil's Lake and the surrounding lands has been an important cultural landscape for the Indigenous people of this area.

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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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    Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night

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    Bring your friends and family for a night of trivia – naturally!

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    Pop-Up Nature: Mammals

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    Stop by the Pop-Up Nature table to find out about mammals

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    Wild Child In The Park

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    Be inspired by the wonders of nature! Wild child is all about nature, kids and adventure!

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    Guided Kayak Adventure

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    Go on a kayak adventure at Devil’s Lake!

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