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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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    Go for a nice walk on the Silverbrook Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions and conversations about Interstate and about what you can hear croaking in the ponds.

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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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    Night Flyers

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    Bats are out every night making our lives better – but they’re in trouble. Find out about the problem and what you can do to help at the naturalist’s table by the Beach House.

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    Campfire Trivia

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    Gather ‘round the campfire and try your luck at some Interstate Park-themed trivia in this family-friendly activity.

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    Take A Hike!

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    Take a stroll on the Skyline Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions or conversations about Interstate and its biology and history.

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    State Symbol Scavenger Hunt

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    See if you can spot 10 Wisconsin state symbols (and 10 Minnesota state symbols) hidden along the Skyline Trail. Grab a paper from the naturalist and see if you can name them all!

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    Frog Finding

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    Learn to recognize Wisconsin’s frog calls and see if you can catch some frogs to see them up close. Nets and supplies will be provided.

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    Camping 101

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    Not sure how to pitch a tent? Stop by the Beach House to give it a try yourself and learn some simple camping tips.

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    Cast Away!

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    Get ready for Free Fishing Weekend (June 3-4) by swinging by the Beach House to practice casting a fishing rod and see if you can catch and identify some plastic fish.

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    Take A Hike!

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    Go for a nice walk on the Lake O’ the Dalles Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions and conversations about Interstate and what lives in the big nest near the trail.

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