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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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    Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

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

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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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    Pop-Up Nature: Go On A Scavenger Hunt

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    This week, join the Naturalist and go on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Learn more about nature, have fun, and earn a prize!

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    Know Your Park

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    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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    S’mores and Perseids

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    Enjoy a campfire and s'more while watching the Perseids Meteor Shower!

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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 – Bees

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    Join us for some fun bee activities and crafts.

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    Guided Kayak Tour

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    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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    Nature Journaling

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    During the program, we will blend art using flexible techniques and strategies to create a colorful and unique journal.

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    Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night

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    This isn’t your run-of-the-mill trivia; join the Naturalist to test your knowledge of nature and all things wild.

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