Parks_Topic Contact_Interstate
- Email: Interstate Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-483-3747
Interstate State Park
Description
Interstate is Wisconsin's oldest state park, established in 1900. Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the park provides scenic views of the river and the steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. The Ice Age Interpretive Center features a film, photographs, murals and information.
Location
County: Polk
Parks_Topic Contact_Interstate
1275 State Hwy 35
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
United States
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Nature Story Time: Beach Day
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How does sand form? What’s at the Interstate Park beach? Let’s explore together!
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Nature Story Time: Fish
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Let’s explore fish life cycles, habitat and adaptations! We will go to the Fish Hatchery in St. Croix Falls.
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Freshwater Critters
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Have you ever seen a creepy crawler floating around a lake or river? Then you have seen a macroinvertebrate! Stop by the beach house to learn about these underappreciated creatures and have the chance to see them for yourself. The naturalist will be…
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Beautiful Butterflies
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Drop by the beach area playground to learn about the many butterflies that can be found at Interstate Park!
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Voyageur Reenactment
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Join Isaac Walters and Gene Tesdahl to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Interstate Park with a historical reenactment! They will sing French paddling songs and display artifacts in their hands-on 1790s canoe camp. Walters and Tesdahl met as…
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Pothole Trail Guided Hike
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Join the naturalist on a 0.4-mile hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be.
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Nature Story Time: Wetlands
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What kinds of plants grow in wetlands? We will look at a variety of wetland plants and even some invasive species.
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Pothole Trail Guided Hike
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Join the park naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be.
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Skulls & Skins
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Swing by the Ice Age Center any time between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to see real skulls and pelts from animals found in the park.
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Nature Journaling 101
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Join us to learn the basics and benefits of nature journaling in the first of three classes taking place this summer.