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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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    Hike The Ice Age Trail

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    Join the Naturalist for a hike along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the only National Scenic Trail entirely in Wisconsin.

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    Nature Photography

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    Nature is always talking to us, and we will use photography to lead us to the wonders of the natural world.

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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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    ​​​​​​​Critter Corner – Deer

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    Hoof it over and check out what makes white-tailed deer such amazing critters! Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.

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    Weekend Explorers – Bees

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    When we think of bees, we think of honey, but did you know there are 500 species of bees found in Wisconsin!?

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    Critter Corner - Foxes

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    Check out the spectacular world of foxes. Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.

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    Saturday Explorers – Fabulous Fish

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    Drop by the Nature Center to test your fish identification and knowledge, catch some “backyard bass,’ and make fish art.

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    ​​​​​​​Saturday Explorers – Spring Flower Hike

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    We will hike the woods of Devil’s Lake and look for the spring wildflowers that are blooming.

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    Under Your Feet – Soil and Why It’s So Remarkable

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    On this hike, we’ll uncover the hidden world beneath our feet!

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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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