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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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    Guided Kayak Adventure

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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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    Critter Corner – Fox

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    Check out the spectacular world of foxes.

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    Park Adventurer

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    This week, join the naturalist to learn more about the park’s geology. We’ll take a short hike up the East Bluff Trail, no more than 1 mile.

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    Become a Voyageur! Ride The Voyageur Canoe!

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    Drop by anytime between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. for a truly hands-on experience in history and camaraderie into the fur trade era and the lives of its most colorful participants - the Voyageurs.

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    Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

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    Join us at the Roadkill Café to make delicious memories over the campfire with your family.

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    Become a Voyageur! Ride The Voyageur Canoe!

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    Drop by anytime between noon and 6 p.m. for a truly hands-on experience in history and camaraderie into the fur trade era and the lives of its most colorful participants - the Voyageurs.

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    Know Your Park

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    Learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    Wisconsin Bats

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    In this program, you will learn more about these nocturnal flying creatures that share the night sky, why we need to protect them and what you can do in your own backyard to help them.

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    Learn To Fish

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    Want to try fishing but don’t know what to do? Join our Learn to Fish program, and we will show you how!

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    Naturalist-Led Hike

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    We will explore the park's geology, history and wildlife each week as we hike the East Bluff Trail.

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