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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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    Learn To Fish

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    Want to try fishing, but don’t know what to do? Join our Learn to Fish program and we will show you how!

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    Naturalist Lead 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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    Universe in the Park

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    Devil’s Lake is proud to host a UW-Madison astronomer for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party!

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    Pop-Up Nature: Rocks Rock!

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    This week, join the Naturalist to discover the world of geology and rocks.

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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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    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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    Under Your Feet

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    Learn about soil and why it’s so remarkable.

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    Park After Dark – Night Hike

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    Explore the nocturnal world and discover happens in the park after dark!

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    Wander Women’s Hike

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    This 10-mile hike will take us through meadows, up the bluff, over ridges and through the woods.

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    Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night

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    Bring your friends and family for a night of trivia – naturally!

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