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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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    Take A Hike!

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    Take a hike on the Skyline Trail, a segment of the 1,200-mile Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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    Nature Storytime: Snakes

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    Scales, fangs and eggs, oh my! How do snakes move? What do they eat? What snakes live in Interstate?

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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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    Paddling In The Park

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    Join volunteer Bob Whaley to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing and kayaking! Canoes, kayaks and all other supplies are provided. Dress appropriately for weather and bugs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No experience or…

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    Birding for Kids

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    Join the naturalist in the Ice Age Center to learn about the birds of Interstate Park and their amazing adaptations!

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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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    Geocaching 101

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    Hosted by Jacquendoncody and the Wisconsin Geocaching Association, this class and treasure hunt uses GPS tech to find hidden "caches."

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    Take A Hike!

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    Stroll down the Silverbrook Trail and discover remnants of an old copper mine, the Silverbrook mansion and its many abandoned amenities.

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    Nature Storytime: Butterflies and Moths

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    What is the difference between these beautiful flying insects? Let’s find out together!

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    Powerful Pollinators

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    Medicine, food and ecosystems – all of these things depend on the power of pollinators! Learn about how the diverse pollinators of Wisconsin affect almost everything around you by stopping by the Ice Age Center between 1 and 3 p.m.

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