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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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    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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    Critter Corner - Bobcats

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    Head on over the to the Critter Corner to learn about bobcats.

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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 – Spiders

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    Drop by the Nature Center to play with spider puppets, participate in spider trivia, make spider webs and art, and more.

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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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    Adornment and Beads

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    This hands-on workshop will integrate the regalia of the Ho-Chunk people with the use of porcupine quills and glass beads.

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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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    Winged Wonders – Live Raptor Program

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    Meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds.

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    Winged Wonders – Live Raptor Program

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    Meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds.

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    Naturalist Led Hike

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    Join the Naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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