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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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    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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    Women’s Kayak Tour

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    The Naturalist will take you on a 2-hour tour of the lake, exploring the lake’s geology, history and wildlife.

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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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    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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    Guided Kayak Tour

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    Go on a kayak adventure at Devil’s Lake! 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 - Raccoons

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    Who wears a black mask and might have visited your campsite last night? A raccoon! Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Check out the Nature Center’s beehive! Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.

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    Saturday Explorers – Birds

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    Drop by the Nature Center to test your bird identification knowledge, play “spot the bird,” learn bird calls, make bird art, and more.

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    Women’s Twilight Hike

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    Hike along the Steinke Basin trail at dusk as the sky is changing colors and the natural world settles into evening. 

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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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