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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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    Storytime: Winter Birds

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    What happens to our feathered friends in the cold winter?

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    First Day Hike

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    Start 2024 off with a guided hike through Interstate State Park.

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    Nature Storytime: Forest Animals in Winter

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    Let's explore how deer, owls and other forest creatures are adapted to finding food and shelter in winter.

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    Nature Storytime: Fun In The Snow

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    Winter is almost here, so let's celebrate.

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    Nature Storytime: Hibernation

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    Many animals hibernate in the winter to stay warm. Let's explore how they hibernate under the snow.

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    Forest Bath at the Beautiful Silverbrook Trail

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    Take in nature with all five senses, learn the history of forest bathing, release stress and be mindful with us on a slow-paced, mile-long hike. Meet at the trailhead of our beautiful Silverbrook Trail Loop.

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    Let's Paddle A Canoe!

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    Join us to get out on the water, learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing. Supplies provided. Meet at the Beach House. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a tour of Interstate Park’s most famous trail as it takes you past the Dalles of the St. Croix and glacially carved potholes on a 0.4-mile loop.

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    Land of Lumber

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    Timber! Drop by the naturalist’s table by the Beach House to learn the history of lumberjacks and logging in the area, and guess the purpose of an historic tool.

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    Learn To Fish

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    Have you ever wanted to learn how to fish? Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, they’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish and learn fishing basics. Meet at the St…

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