Parks_Topic Contact_Interstate
- Email: Interstate Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-483-3747
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.
Website: Interstate State Park
County: Polk
1275 State Hwy 35
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
United States
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Enjoy the views from the Summit Rock and Echo Canyon Trails. The naturalist will be roaming the two trails for questions or conversations about Interstate and its biology and history.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.