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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

  • Event

    125 Years At Interstate: Trivia

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    The Wisconsin State Park System is celebrating its 125th anniversary and Interstate is the oldest state park! Join us in celebrating this milestone in the Ice Age Center by participating in a game of Wisconsin-themed trivia!

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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 Park and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be.

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    Take A Hike!

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    Take a hike on the River Bluff Trail.

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    Nature Storytime: Harvesting Food

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    Let’s learn about where food comes from and how it grows!

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    Nature Storytime: Potholes

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    What are glacial potholes, and how did they form in the park?

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    Interstate Hiking Club

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    Join volunteer Kathy Scharfenberg and St. Croix Falls Community Education for a once-a-month hike exploring the park!

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    Animal Athletics

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    How high can you jump? How fast can you run? How far can you see? Test your skills against some of Wisconsin’s woodland creatures while learning about the amazing adaptations of wildlife

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    Mussels of the St. Croix

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    Drop by the beach area to learn about the importance of freshwater mussels, their role in healthy rivers and the mussel diversity in the St. Croix River!

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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! Drop by the beach any time between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about these underappreciated creatures!

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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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