Upcoming Events

Torchlit Hike
Feb
21

Torchlit Hike

Please join us for a Torchlit Hike!

Torches will be lit at 5:30pm. The hike starts at the Rock Elm Shelter at the North Shore entrance of the park. Join us for a 1-mile family-friendly hike.

After the hike, join us around the campfire for music from Campfire Kevin, s'mores, hot cocoa, and more!

Snowshoes available depending on winter conditions. This event is free but donations are welcome and vehicle admission is required for the state park.

See you there!

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Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
Mar
21

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup

Help us clean-up the entrance to Devil’s Lake State Park! Join us for our spring highway clean-up. Meet at the Steinke Basin parking lot. Bring work gloves if you have them; we’ll provide the bags and trash grabbers.

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Members Only Geology Tour
Apr
18

Members Only Geology Tour

Join the Friends of Devil’s Lake and park naturalist Sue Johansen-Mayoleth for a Friends of Devil’s Lake members only geology tour of the East Bluff.

Find out fun and interesting facts about what makes Devil’s Lake rocks rock! We’ll spend the morning hiking the scenic east bluff and checking out some of the park’s famous rock formations. This hike will be about 3.5-miles and is best for adults and children ages 10 and older. Meet at the North Shore Visitor Center.

Bring your walking shoes and water! Participation is limited to 20 people. Registration is required. Please register here.

This outing is for Friends Members only - check your membership status by contacting us at info@friendsofdevilslake.org. Not a member? Join today!

Nonmembers may participate with a $10 contribution to the Friends.

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Work Play Earth Day Volunteer Event
Apr
22

Work Play Earth Day Volunteer Event

🌍 Earth Day Volunteer Event 🌍

When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot at North Shore.

Come ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference! All are welcome — bring gloves, water, and a positive spirit!

Please follow this link to let us know if you will be there!

Let’s give back to the park we love. Hope to see you there! 🌲💚

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Birds & Bagels
May
2

Birds & Bagels

All you need is a comfortable lawn chair, a pair of binoculars, and a Thermos of your favorite coffee for this morning bird watch. We’ll “park” our lawn chair near the parking lot in Steinke Basin and watch for meadow larks, sandhill cranes, red-winged black birds, and much more as we indulge ourselves with a morning of birding. Meet at the Steinke Basin Parking Lot.

Bring binoculars if you have them, but no worries if you don't - we'll have some available for use. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Beginners welcome! If you don’t have your own Thermos of coffee, we’ll provide refreshments.

This event is free but vehicle admission to the state park is required.

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Yoga at the Park
May
30

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Big Band at the Lake
May
30

Big Band at the Lake

Swing your partner to the tunes of the Big Band Era at the Red Oak Shelter on the South Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park. Live dance music is provided by All That Jazz. Dance lessons from the local swing dance club are available from 6:30 - 7 pm before the event kicks off at 7 pm. Come solo or bring your partner. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

A $15 per person donation is suggested.

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Yoga at the Park
Jun
6

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Jun
13

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Music in the Park
Jun
16

Music in the Park

Join us on the North Shore to kick off the Music in the Park series! Bring a picnic or enjoy refreshments from the concessions stand at the historic chateau.

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Yoga at the Park
Jun
20

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Jun
27

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Jul
4

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Jul
11

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Jul
18

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Jul
25

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Members-Only Moonlit Kayak
Jul
25

Members-Only Moonlit Kayak

  • North Shore Boat Launch - Devil's Lake State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bring your own kayak, canoe or boat to participate or borrow a kayak from the Chateau. Make sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight with you as well! Space is limited to 20 participants and you’ll need to register for the event (sign-up coming soon). Only those who have registered will be able to attend. This program is best for adults and children 10 and older. Meet at the North Shore boat launch.

This is always a popular outing - contact us soon to reserve your spot, info@friendsofdevilslake.org.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
1

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
8

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Volunteer and Anniversary Picnic
Aug
13

Volunteer and Anniversary Picnic

  • Devil's Lake State Park - White Oak Shelter (South Shore) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’re turning 30! To celebrate, we’re hosting a picnic for Friends members and volunteers. We want to thank you for supporting us over the years and helping give back to the park. More details coming soon, but save the date!

The picnic is on the South Shore at the White Oak Shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
15

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
22

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Aug
29

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Yoga at the Park
Sep
5

Yoga at the Park

Classes are FREE and held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park. Specifically, look for a group of people located on the lawn as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to an unused shelter.

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Devil's Challenge Triathlon
Sep
20

Devil's Challenge Triathlon

The Devil’s Challenge Triathlon closes out the Wisconsin Tri Series! This scenic sprint tri in the middle of September is the perfect way to finish up your racing season. After a 1/4-mile swim in Devil’s Lake, challenge yourself with a hilly 15-mile bike ride through the beautiful Baraboo bluffs and a 5K run through the quiet park roads of Devil’s Lake State Park.

The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park is the designated charity for the event.

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Badger Trails Scouting Hike
Oct
2
to Oct 4

Badger Trails Scouting Hike

Badger Trails Inc. in a nonprofit organization sponsoring hiking and camping events for scouts and the public. Join Badger Trails for a special event at Devil’s Lake State Park!

New Hike Route

  • 8.0 Mile Hike on the Merrimac Ice Age Trail and part of the Devil's Lake Ice Age Trail

  • 4.4 Mile Hike on the Devil's Lake Ice Age Trail

  • Hike route includes seeing Balanced Rock and Devil's Doorway

  • Saturday hike parking and registration in the South Shore Overflow Parking Lot

  • Hike starts and ends in the Devil's Lake South Shore

  • Shuttle pick up in the South Shore Overflow Parking Lot

  • South Shore Group Campsites are available (limited to 250 people)

    • 40 - 60 people per campsite

    • Tents - Hammocks only

  • North Shore Campsites

    • May be shared by up to 6 people (groups may be combined)

    • Electrical campsites on the North Shore are no longer available

    • RV / Campers are only allowed in the North Shore Campsites

    • North Shore Campers will need to provide their own transportation to the South Shore Overflow Parking Lot

Learn more: https://badgertrails.org/

Badger Trails Inc is a financial supporter of the Friends of Devil’s Lake.

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Ice Age Trail Hike & Meet-Up
Oct
10

Ice Age Trail Hike & Meet-Up

Want a great way to see all Devil’s Lake has to offer? Join the Friends of Devil’s Lake, Devil’s Lake State Park Naturalist, and the Ice Age Trail Alliance Baraboo Hills / Heritage Chapter to hike the Devil’s Lake Segment!

On this hike, you’ll hike about 10 miles of the Ice Age Trail. Meet at the Nature Center and start the hike with the West Bluff, working east. This hike is difficult – attendees will be hiking up and down bluffs, walking on uneven ground, and up and down staircases.

Pack a lunch and bring some snacks and plenty of water. You will have a chance to fill up water bottles at both the North and South Shore Day use areas. We’ll stop for lunch and make snack stops, too.

If you’re up for an adventure, this is the hike for you! This hike is best for adults and teenagers.

This is an official Mammoth Hike Challenge event! Earn the miles on the hike, along with 5 bonus miles. After the hike, join us at the Tumbled Rock Brewery for an Ice Age Trail hiker meet-up! Look for the Friends of Devil’s Lake banner.

Even if you don’t join the hike, you’re invited to join us at the brewery for a beverage and conversation about being an IAT thru-hiker.

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Ice Age Trail Hiker Meet-Up
Oct
10

Ice Age Trail Hiker Meet-Up

Are you interested in thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail? Are you a thru-hiker willing to share your story? Do you just love the Ice Age Trail or hiking? And, are you interested in connecting with other wannabe thru-hikers and IAT lovers? If you said yes, then join us at this hiker meet-up!

The Friends, the Park Naturalist, and the Ice Age Trail Alliance Baraboo Hills Chapter are leading a 10-mile hike earlier in the day. Immediately following the hike, we’ll reconvene at Tumbled Rock Brewery, just down the road from Devil’s Lake State Park. Join us for the hike, or just for the meet-up.

Look for the Friends flag!

Beverages are on your own; snacks will be provided.

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Halloween Extravaganza!
Oct
24

Halloween Extravaganza!

  • Devil's Lake State Park - Rock Elm Shelter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our annual Halloween Extravaganza!

On the north shore of Devil’s Lake, our Halloween Extravaganza is an all-ages, all-abilities afternoon of spooky fun with activities for the whole family!

3-6 p.m.: Pumpkin carving and kid’s crafts

5:30-7:30 p.m.: Torchlit hike, campfire, s’mores, and costume parade

For extra fun: kids of ALL ages are invited to wear your costume!

Participation in the activities is free, donations are welcome!

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Torchlit Hike
Jan
17

Torchlit Hike

Please join us for a Torchlit Hike!

Torches will be lit at 5:30pm. The hike starts at the Rock Elm Shelter at the North Shore entrance of the park. Join us for a 1-mile family-friendly hike.

After the hike, join us around the campfire for music from Campfire Kevin, s'mores, hot cocoa, and more!

Snowshoes available depending on winter conditions. This event is free but donations are welcome and vehicle admission is required for the state park.

See you there!

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First Day Hike
Jan
1

First Day Hike

  • Devil's Lake State Park - Steinke Basin Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Start the new year with a refreshing jaunt outside!

Wisconsin State Parks is once again hosting First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day! These hikes offer visitors an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenated and connected with nature. This year at Devil’s Lake, we are going to take a twilight hike/snowshoe through Steinke Basin. This will be around a 2-mile hike on an uneven trail. Dress warm and bring a flashlight and your snowshoes (if we have snow). We’ll also have snowshoes to loan. This program is for everyone, and we ask you to leave your dogs at home for this hike. Meet at the Steinke Basin Parking Lot along highway DL. No RSVP required.

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Torchlit Hike
Dec
20

Torchlit Hike

12/18/25 UPDATE:

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFAVORABLE TRAIL CONDITIONS CAUSED BY MELTING AND FLASH FREEZING. WE APOLOGIZE AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON JANUARY 17, 2026.

Please join us for a Torchlit Hike!

Torches will be lit at 5:30pm. The hike starts at the Rock Elm Shelter at the North Shore entrance of the park. Join us for a 1-mile family-friendly hike.

After the hike, join us around the campfire for music from Campfire Kevin, s'mores, hot cocoa, and more!

Snowshoes available depending on winter conditions. This event is free but donations are welcome and vehicle admission is required for the state park.

See you there!

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Friends Meet & Greet at Delta Beer Lab
Dec
11

Friends Meet & Greet at Delta Beer Lab

Calling all Madison area Friends and wanna-be-Friends! Come join us at Delta Beer Lab to meet other Friends of Devil’s Lake and learn more about how to get involved with the organization. We’ll have a spot set aside with information about who we are and what we do. See you there!

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Baraboo Wine Walk
Nov
21

Baraboo Wine Walk

Stop by the Village Booksmith during the Baraboo Wine Walk to meet and greet Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park! We’ll be serving wine and light appetizers among new and used books. See you then!

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Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up
Nov
8

Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up

Help us take care of our Adopt-A-Highway segment!

Please meet us at Steinke Basin parking lot at 9am. We provide bags, grabbers, safety vests, safety glasses and snacks. Volunteers should come with gloves and adequate footwear. We will divide into groups, with 2 or 3 people for each road section.

This is a rain or shine event so wear your best rain gear and get ready!

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Halloween Extravaganza!
Oct
25

Halloween Extravaganza!

  • Devil's Lake State Park - Rock Elm Shelter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our annual Halloween Extravaganza!

On the north shore of Devil’s Lake, our Halloween Extravaganza is an all-ages, all-abilities afternoon of spooky fun with activities for the whole family!

4-6 p.m.: Pumpkin carving and kid’s crafts

6-8 p.m.: Torchlit hike, campfire, s’mores, and costume parade

For extra fun: kids of ALL ages are invited to wear your costume!

Participation in the activities is free, donations are welcome!

Learn more here.

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Sep
19

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Ho-Chunk Dance

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk: Ho-Chunk Dance

Friday, August 29, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an event that embraces the arts and culture of the Tee Wákąčąk & the Ho-Chunk people.

Elliott Funmaker, Sr. (Ho-Chunk) and his group will provide a family-friendly cultural performance featuring the music and dance of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Elliott will also explain the symbolism and meaning of objects such as the drum and regalia worn by each dancer. Join us for this authentic cultural arts presentation that showcases the original inhabitants of the area including Tee Wákąčąk (Ho-Chunk place name meaning Sacred Lake) renamed to Devil’s Lake. This program was made possible by an Incentive Grant from The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and funding provided by The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park, The Little Eagle Arts Foundation, and the Sauk County Arts, Humanities, and Historic Preservation grant.

Location: Meet behind Rock Elm Shelter on the park’s North Shore, near the North Shore Boat Launch. Your own blanket and/or chairs are encouraged!

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Friends Annual Meeting
Sep
15

Friends Annual Meeting

Join us for pie and ice cream at our annual members’ meeting! Come ready to hear about everything we did in 2025 and everything on deck for 2026. We’ll vote for board members and plan for our 30th anniversary!

See you at the historic chateau!

Not a member yet? Join here.

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Sep
15

Celebrating 100 Years of the Chateau: Learn About Its History

Did you miss the talk about the history of the Devil’s Lake Chateau earlier this summer? Don't worry, we’ve invited Paul Wolter back for an encore!

Celebrating 100 Years is a short talk about the history and architecture of the Chateau from Paul Wolter, Executive Director of the Sauk County Historical Society. This presentation is free! It will be held inside the Chateau.

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Devil's Challenge Triathlon
Sep
14

Devil's Challenge Triathlon

The Devil’s Challenge Triathlon closes out the Wisconsin Tri Series! This scenic sprint tri in the middle of September is the perfect way to finish up your racing season. After a 1/4-mile swim in Devil’s Lake, challenge yourself with a hilly 15-mile bike ride through the beautiful Baraboo bluffs and a 5K run through the quiet park roads of Devil’s Lake State Park.

The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park is the designated charity for the event.

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Sep
11

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk (Ho-Chunk): Effigy Mounds - Sacred Sites and Native Arts

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk (Ho-Chunk): Effigy Mounds - Sacred Sites and Native Arts

Thursday, September 11, 2 – 4 p.m.

Join us to engage and enjoy in the art and culture of the area’s Indigenous peoples.

The land called Tee Wakącąk contains numerous sacred sites known as effigy mounds that are found throughout the park. Rob Nurre is a historian and former president of the WI Archaeology Society. He will guide participants in respectfully engaging with these sacred sites and creating a lasting memory of their experience. To register for this program, call the Nature Center at Devil’s Lake to reserve your spot: (608) 356-8301 ext. 140. This program was made possible by an Incentive Grant from The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and funding provided by The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

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Yoga on the South Shore
Aug
30

Yoga on the South Shore

We have partnered with Carla Weissing and her team at Kingfisher Yoga to offer yoga classes for anyone interested in starting the day with a good stretch, a moment of relaxation and centering your mind and body to conquer the day ahead.

We will practice a vinyasa flow, connecting breath and movement. We usually have a great mix of locals from Baraboo, Merrimac, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells, along with a number of folks visiting the area for the day or the weekend.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable and unrestricted in. We practice outside in the elements (whatever they are!), so consider bringing layers so you can adjust if conditions are outside your expectations or you get warm during practice.

WHAT TO BRING

If you have a mat or beach towel, bring it otherwise we have a few mats on hand for you to use.. Please bring a water bottle and perhaps a hand towel.

WHERE WE PRACTICE

Classes are held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park (GPS coordinates). Specifically, look for a group of people located on the shore as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to a shelter, if one is not being used.

WHO MAY JOIN

Everyone and anyone interested in yoga is welcome! No experience necessary and keep in mind, if you have a body, you have a yoga body. Many folks who attend are visiting from afar, while others are locals who practice with us regularly.

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Aug
28

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk (Ho-Chunk): The Language of Beads

Native Arts and Culture of Teewakącąk (Ho-Chunk): The Language of Beads

Thursday, August 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

Join us to engage and enjoy in the art and culture of the area’s Indigenous peoples.

 

Sayokla Kindness (Oneida) is an award-winning bead artist and a water protector. She will share her knowledge of the use of beads amongst Native peoples paired with her commitment to the environment. Participants will create water protector pins made with beads. To register for this program, call the Nature Center at Devil’s Lake to reserve your spot: (608) 356-8301 ext. 140. This program was made possible by an Incentive Grant from The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and funding provided by The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

 

This event will take place outside the Nature Center.

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Yoga on the South Shore
Aug
23

Yoga on the South Shore

We have partnered with Carla Weissing and her team at Kingfisher Yoga to offer yoga classes for anyone interested in starting the day with a good stretch, a moment of relaxation and centering your mind and body to conquer the day ahead.

We will practice a vinyasa flow, connecting breath and movement. We usually have a great mix of locals from Baraboo, Merrimac, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells, along with a number of folks visiting the area for the day or the weekend.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable and unrestricted in. We practice outside in the elements (whatever they are!), so consider bringing layers so you can adjust if conditions are outside your expectations or you get warm during practice.

WHAT TO BRING

If you have a mat or beach towel, bring it otherwise we have a few mats on hand for you to use.. Please bring a water bottle and perhaps a hand towel.

WHERE WE PRACTICE

Classes are held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park (GPS coordinates). Specifically, look for a group of people located on the shore as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to a shelter, if one is not being used.

WHO MAY JOIN

Everyone and anyone interested in yoga is welcome! No experience necessary and keep in mind, if you have a body, you have a yoga body. Many folks who attend are visiting from afar, while others are locals who practice with us regularly.

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Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking
Aug
21

Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

Friday, July 11, 7 - 9 p.m.

Join us at the Roadkill Café to make some delicious memories over the campfire with your family. We will have ingredients for you to cook up some delicious before-bedtime snacks. We will provide the fire and ingredients; you bring the fun and your sense of adventure! This program was made possible by an Incentive Grant from The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and funding provided by The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

Meet near the playground in the Quartzite Campground.

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Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking
Aug
16

Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

Saturday, August 16, 6 – 8 p.m.

Join us at the Roadkill Café to make some delicious memories over the campfire with your family.

We will have ingredients for you to cook up some delicious before-bedtime snacks. We will provide the fire and ingredients; you bring the fun and your sense of adventure! This program was made possible by an Incentive Grant from The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and funding provided by The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

Meet near the Campground Host in Upper Ice Age Campground.

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Yoga on the South Shore
Aug
16

Yoga on the South Shore

We have partnered with Carla Weissing and her team at Kingfisher Yoga to offer yoga classes for anyone interested in starting the day with a good stretch, a moment of relaxation and centering your mind and body to conquer the day ahead.

We will practice a vinyasa flow, connecting breath and movement. We usually have a great mix of locals from Baraboo, Merrimac, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells, along with a number of folks visiting the area for the day or the weekend.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable and unrestricted in. We practice outside in the elements (whatever they are!), so consider bringing layers so you can adjust if conditions are outside your expectations or you get warm during practice.

WHAT TO BRING

If you have a mat or beach towel, bring it otherwise we have a few mats on hand for you to use.. Please bring a water bottle and perhaps a hand towel.

WHERE WE PRACTICE

Classes are held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park (GPS coordinates). Specifically, look for a group of people located on the shore as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to a shelter, if one is not being used.

WHO MAY JOIN

Everyone and anyone interested in yoga is welcome! No experience necessary and keep in mind, if you have a body, you have a yoga body. Many folks who attend are visiting from afar, while others are locals who practice with us regularly.

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Big Band at the Lake
Aug
9

Big Band at the Lake

Swing your partner to the tunes of the Big Band Era at the Red Oak Shelter on the South Shore of Devil’s Lake State Park. Live dance music is provided by All That Jazz. Dance lessons from the local swing dance club are available from 6:30 - 7 pm before the event kicks off at 7 pm. Come solo or bring your partner. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

A $10 per person donation is suggested.

Big Band at the Lake is supported in part by a grant from the Sauk County Economic Development, Arts & Culture Committee and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

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Aug
9

Yoga on the South Shore

We have partnered with Carla Weissing and her team at Kingfisher Yoga to offer yoga classes for anyone interested in starting the day with a good stretch, a moment of relaxation and centering your mind and body to conquer the day ahead.

We will practice a vinyasa flow, connecting breath and movement. We usually have a great mix of locals from Baraboo, Merrimac, Sauk Prairie and Wisconsin Dells, along with a number of folks visiting the area for the day or the weekend.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable and unrestricted in. We practice outside in the elements (whatever they are!), so consider bringing layers so you can adjust if conditions are outside your expectations or you get warm during practice.

WHAT TO BRING

If you have a mat or beach towel, bring it otherwise we have a few mats on hand for you to use.. Please bring a water bottle and perhaps a hand towel.

WHERE WE PRACTICE

Classes are held at the South Shore lawn of Devil’s Lake State Park (GPS coordinates). Specifically, look for a group of people located on the shore as you head towards the main trailhead area near the railroad tracks. If it’s raining, we will relocate to a shelter, if one is not being used.

WHO MAY JOIN

Everyone and anyone interested in yoga is welcome! No experience necessary and keep in mind, if you have a body, you have a yoga body. Many folks who attend are visiting from afar, while others are locals who practice with us regularly.

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Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking
Aug
7

Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking

Thursday, August 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us at the Roadkill Café to make some delicious memories over the campfire with your family.

We will have ingredients for you to cook up some delicious before-bedtime snacks. We will provide the fire and ingredients; you bring the fun and your sense of adventure! This program was made possible by an Incentive Grant from The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks and funding provided by The Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.

Meet near the Campground Host in Lower Ice Age Campground.

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