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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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    Saturday Explorers – Is It Fall?

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    The start of fall is a wonderful time of the year to go outside to explore all the changes that are taking place. We will hike the woods of Devil’s Lake and look for sign that fall is starting. You will want to wear shoes for walking in wet and…

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    Letterboxing Adventure

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    Letterboxing combines elements of hiking and treasure hunting into an activity that the whole family can enjoy.

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    Letterboxing Adventure

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    Letterboxing combines elements of hiking and treasure hunting into an activity that the whole family can enjoy.

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    Pop-Up Nature: Soil Fun

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    Stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to learn about the meanings of different soil colors and even try painting or coloring with soil. Discover the significance of soil textures as you rub soil samples between your fingers. Explore the…

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    Critter Corner – Deer

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    Hoof it over and check out what makes white-tailed deer such amazing critters!

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    Critter Corner - Foxes

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    Check out the spectacular world of foxes. Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Check out the Nature Center’s beehive!

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.

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    Saturday Explorers – Cranes

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    Drop by the Nature Center to make some crane art, see how you measure up to a crane, become a crane and more.

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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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