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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: Preserving Food

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    How do animals and humans preserve food for the winter? We will be making butter and eating dried apples.

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    Nature Storytime: Eagles

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    Learn about eagles! What do they eat? Where do they nest? Why are they protected?

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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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    Paddling In The Park

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    Join volunteer Bob Whaley to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing and kayaking.

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    Pests or Pals?

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    Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table in the playground any time between 10:30 a.m. and noon to learn about some of the underappreciated critters of…

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    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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