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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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    Exploration Station – Night Sky

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    Enjoy the night sky during the day! Drop by the Nature Center to make some Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and more. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all ages.

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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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    Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night

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    Bring your friends and family for a night of trivia – naturally! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill trivia; join the Naturalist to test your knowledge of nature and all things wild. Play solo or as a team and learn some fun facts along the way. This…

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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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    Women’s Kayak Tour

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    The naturalist will take you on a two-hour tour of the lake to explore the geology, history and wildlife.

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    Winged Wonders – Live Raptor Program

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    Join the group from the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds. Discover what a raptor is, hear their stories and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem…

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    Winged Wonders – Live Raptor Program

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    Join the group from the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds. Discover what a raptor is, hear their stories and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem…

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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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    Sunset Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a hike up the East Bluff to watch the sunset.

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    Guided Kayak Tour

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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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