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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Bird Scavenger Hunt
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See if you can spot 15 bird photos hidden along the Skyline Trail. Grab a paper in the Ice Age Interpretive Center and see if you can name them all!
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Campfire Trivia
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Gather ‘round the campfire and try your luck at some Wisconsin-themed trivia in this family-friendly activity.
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Silverbrook History Hike!
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Learn about the hidden history of the Silverbrook area and the former Silverbrook Mansion, from a wannabe mining baron to ski resorters to the host of NAACP meetings.
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Invasive Or Native?
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Should it stay or should it go? Learn about native species and how to spot harmful invasive species at the naturalist’s table by the Beach House.
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Pet The Pelts
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Stop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to see and touch real pelts and learn about Wisconsin’s mammals.
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Walking With Wisconsin Cranes
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See crane material and learn all about Wisconsin’s cranes and their natural history from Chris Kingwill, M.S. in this fascinating presentation in the Ice Age Interpretive Center.
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Builders Of The Park
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Learn about the men who built much of what we see at the park today—by hand. Stop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to see real artifacts from the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Water Critters
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Find out about the little (and little-known) animals that live in our lakes and ponds—and spot real live animals!
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Nature Photography
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Join park ranger Justin Vorndran and learn about the fundamentals of photography and how we see the natural world. Meet at the Beach House. Bring your own camera, or borrow one from us.
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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.