This year at Devil’s Lake, the annual First Day hike will be a twilight hike/snowshoe…
This Saturday, it’s all about getting outside at Devil’s Lake and Mirror Lake State Park! Meanwhile, the Friends of Wildcat Mountain could use your help!
Morning Hike & Campfire at Devil’s Lake
Join the Naturalist at Devil’s Lake State Park Saturday morning, January 4th from 10 am to noon for a morning hike and campfire! At 10 am just park your car at the North Shore parking lot and meet Sue at the gate to the Northern Lights Campground (Just across the train tracks from the parking area.) Start the new year off right with a short winter hike, followed by a campfire and campfire snacks! You’ll hike up the East Bluff Woods Trail for a little over an hour, then head over to the campfire by the Rock Elm shelter to enjoy some hot chocolate, campfire snacks, and camaraderie.
There’s not much snow out there, so it’s really not a great time to snowshoe.
This hike is best for adults and kids over 10 and older. Families with younger children are welcome to join us around the campfire.
Questions?
Contact Sue Johansen, DNR Naturalist
608-356-8301 Ext. 140
[email protected]
Candlelight Ski, Hike, Snowshoe at Mirror Lake
Join the Friends of Mirror Lake State Park for two 1 mile torchlit trails, one for hiking/snowshoeing and one for skiing. They will have a roaring bonfire and free hot cocoa/cider/treats. The vent is free, but a valid park sticker is required for your vehicle.
Where’s Mirror Lake?
Help The Friends of Wildcat Mountain
Meanwhile, over at Wildcat Mountain State Park (Our western neighbor), the Friends group is this Saturday, Jan 4th at 10 am at the park’s maintenance shop at 10 am to fill and put out tiki torches for their upcoming candlelight event. They’d love to have some extra hands. Plan on getting messy!!!
Where’s Wildcat?
2020 WI State Park Stickers!
Remember, you’ll need a new 2020 Wisconsin State Park sticker to park for these events! If you don’t have yours, leave a bit early to give you time to purchase yours!
Have fun!
For nearly 2 decades the Skillet Creek blog has focused on 3 main goals; To inspire you to visit and explore the Devil’s Lake region, to help you get the most your visit by sharing tips, events, and other helpful information. Lastly to advocate for our environment & wildlife and talk about how we can keep our natural areas amazing now and into the future! That last goal can sometimes cause controversy, but it’s the only way we can accomplish the first two. – Derrick Mayoleth, Owner.
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