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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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    Animal Feeding Day

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    Watch the animals in the Nature Center have lunch!

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    Exploration Station – Night Sky

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    Enjoy the night sky during the day with hands-on activities, crafts and more at the Nature Center.

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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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    Lawn Chair Bird Watching

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    All you need is a comfortable lawn chair for an evening of bird watching.

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    Frog Safari

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    If you are a frog fanatic, you will want to join us for this nocturnal adventure.

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    Twilight Hike

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    Join the naturalist for a guided hike along the East Bluff/East Bluff Woods trails to discuss what's starting to wake up when day transitions into night.

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    Frog Safari

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    If you are a frog fanatic, you will want to join us for this nocturnal trip to the park’s kettle ponds.

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    Celebrate Earth Day

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    Celebrate Earth Day the best way: Outside enjoying nature!

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    Work Play Earth Day

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    Join the Friends of Devil's Lake and help with projects that improve the park.

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    Seasonal Scavenger Hunt

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    Go on a fun scavenger hunt to discover some hidden secrets at Devil’s Lake State Park!

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