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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Wisconsin Turtles
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Did you know painted turtles can only eat while they are underwater? Drop by the Beach Area Playground between 1 and 3 P.M. to learn about some of Wisconsin’s 11 turtle 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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Nature Story Time: Turtle
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With 11 species of turtles in Wisconsin, there is so much to learn! Let’s do some turtle watching and make a turtle craft.
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Nature Story Time: Amphibians
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What amphibians live in the park? Where are the frogs? Walk the lake with us if the weather allows!
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Nature Story Time: Great Blue Herons
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Big birds, big wings, long legs! Let’s learn about great blue herons, how they live, and visit their nesting site in the park.
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Work Play Earth Day
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Join staff and other volunteers at Interstate Park to prepare the park for summer. Projects will include raking campsites, removing brush, cleaning fire rings and picking up trash.
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Nature Story Time: Worms
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How does a worm live? Why do you see worms after a rain? Learn about these wiggly friends and set up a worm “farm” so we can watch them at work.
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Nature Story Time: Rabbits
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Take a closer look at our furry rabbit friends! Find out where they live, what they do and other fun facts.
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Nature Story Time: Rainbows
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What causes rainbows to happen? Let’s look at rainbows in a prism and make a rainbow craft!