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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Slithering Snakes
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Swing by the naturalist’s table by the Beach House to view real snake skins and see how big you are compared to snakes!
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Wisconsin: The Beaver State?
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Stop in the Ice Age Interpretive Center to learn about the beaver’s important role in Wisconsin history and see real beaver pelts.
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Eagle Peak Trail Guided Hike
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Join the naturalist on a tour to Interstate Park’s highest point, home to a rare bedrock glade habitat.
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Intriguing Owls
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Learn about owls and their impressive adaptations from renowned wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela, who has spent decades observing and photographing them across the country. Sponsored by the Friends of Interstate Park.
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Take A Hike!
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Take a stroll on the Pothole Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions or conversations about Interstate and its biology and history.
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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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Ride The Rock Cycle
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Interstate Park is home to famous rock formations, and you can learn how rocks form by playing our rock cycle game. Drop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to try it.
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Meet The Mammoths!
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Join fossil finder Arnold Sanford and the naturalist in the Ice Age Interpretive Center to learn about the park’s real mammoth fossils and see the naturalist preserve them.
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Mini BioBlitz!
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Join our Mini BioBlitz, where we attempt to identify as many species as we can in a short time frame. Stop by the naturalist’s table by the Ice Age Interpretive Center anytime from 2 – 5 p.m. to borrow ID books and learn more.
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Ascend Eagle Peak
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Hike the Eagle Peak Trail and say hello to the naturalist at the top, where he’ll answer visitor questions and point out some notable features of the park’s highest point.