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Interstate State Park

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

 Directions

  45.395413, -92.649259

County: Polk

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    Nature Storytime: Fishing

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    Let’s learn about fish and how to cast a fishing rod!

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    Shakespeare In The Park: Love's Labour's Lost

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    The Summit Players present their 2025 season: Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost.

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    Universe in the Park

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    Enjoy a 30–40-minute astronomy talk at sunset, followed by telescope viewing, weather permitting. Great for ages 8+ (talk) and 4+ (viewing).

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    Take a Hike!

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    Hike the Lake O’ The Dalles trail to find beavers, bald eagles, belted kingfishers, wildflowers and snapping turtles! The park naturalist will be roaming the trail to answer questions or discuss Interstate’s unique biology and history.

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    Nature Storytime: 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: 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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    Interstate Hiking Club

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    Join volunteer Kathy Scharfenberg and SCF Community Ed. for a once-a-month hike exploring the park!

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    Beavers: Wetland Engineers

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    Join the naturalist on a 1-mile hike around the lake to learn about the rodent engineers that shape many freshwater habitats!

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    Fathers and Fish

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    Stop by the Ice Age Center any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to celebrate dads while learning about the fish of Wisconsin!

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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the 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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