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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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    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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    2024 Big Ten Rowing Championships

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    The University of Wisconsin is serving as host for the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Rowing Championships on Devil’s Lake at Devil’s Lake State Park on Sunday, May 19 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. On Championship Sunday, May 19, the South Shore will be restricted…

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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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    Devil’s Lake Rocks!

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    Join the park naturalist for a hike up the East Bluff of Devil’s Lake State Park to learn about the park’s unique geology and see the beauty the park has to offer.

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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!

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