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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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    Scatology At The Park

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    Animal scat can teach us a lot. Join us in seeing if we can find any in the park and what lessons can be learned. Then leave with some scat-tastic snack ideas. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all…

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    Full Moon Adult Hike

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    Join us on the Steinke Basin trail for a moonlit guided 1½ - 2-hour walk or snowshoe (approx. 2 miles). This peaceful time outdoors encourages reflection and connections with nature allowing participants to experience the trails after dark.…

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    Guided Nature Walk

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    Join a Devil’s Lake State Park naturalist for a guided walk or snowshoe along a park trail. Whether a first-time visitor or a regular on the trails, participants will enjoy a sensory experience in the park. This program is best for adults and kids…

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    Torch-Lit Night Hike

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    The Friends Devil’s Lake is hosting torch-lit night hikes this winter.

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    Winter Bird Watching

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    Enjoy the changing of the seasons as we hike, look and listen for birds inhabiting our forests and lake this winter.

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    Winter Bird Watching

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    Enjoy the changing of the seasons as we hike, look and listen for birds inhabiting our forests and lake this winter.

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    Trek With A Naturalist

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    Winter is a wonderful time for an invigorating hike.

  • Event

    Trek With A Naturalist

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    Winter is a wonderful time for an invigorating hike.

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    Torch-Lit Night Hike

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    The Friends Devil’s Lake is hosting torch-lit night hikes this winter.

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    Letterboxing Adventure

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    Letterboxing combines elements of hiking and treasure hunting into an activity that the whole family can enjoy.

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