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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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    Know Your Park

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

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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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    Pop-Up Nature: Snakes

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    Stop by the pop-up nature table to learn about snakes.

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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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    S'mores & Perseids

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    The Perseids Meteor Shower is the most highly visible astronomical event of the year!

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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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    Bat Watch

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    A summer evening is a great time to sit outside and watch for bats!

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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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    Universe In The Park

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    Universe in the Park includes a rain-or-shine presentation on astronomy, including recent astronomical news, and a weather-dependent star party, where visitors can view available astronomical objects through a telescope.

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