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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 [exit DNR]

  45.395413, -92.649259  [exit DNR]

County: Polk

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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.

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    Red, White And Blue Scavenger Hunt

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    Oh say, can you see the red, white and blue bird photos placed along the Skyline Trail? Grab a paper from the naturalist at the Ice Age Interpretive Center and see if you can name them all!

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    What’s Bugging The Trees?

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    What’s an emerald ash borer? How can a tiny bug take down a giant tree? And how can we stop it? Drop by the naturalist’s table by the Beach House to find out!

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    Take A Hike!

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    Go for a nice hike on the Meadow Valley and Ravine Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions and conversations about Interstate.

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    See the Skulls

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    Swing by the naturalist’s table by the Beach House to see real animal skulls. Can you correctly guess what animals they are from?

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    Bruce the Bug Guy

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    See bugs from near and far and even touch live bugs in an exciting presentation by Bruce the Bug Guy in the Ice Age Interpretive Center. Sponsored by the Friends of Interstate Park.

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    Take A Hike!

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

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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! Stop by the fishing pier on Lake O’ the Dalles.

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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 resort to NAACP meeting site.

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    Ice Age Beasts

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    See—and touch—rarely seen Ice Age fossils from the Science Museum of Minnesota! Paleontologist Dr. Alex Hastings will present ‘Ice Age Beasts of Minnesota’ at 11 a.m. in the Ice Age Interpretive Center, followed by time to check out real Ice Age…

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