Skip to main content

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

  • Event

    Take A Hike!

    -

    Hike the Echo Canyon and Summit Rock Trails for a diverse array of mushrooms and lichen, as well as a breathtaking view of the St. Croix!

  • Event

    Nature Storytime: Mammoths

    -

    Let’s learn about these prehistoric animals and how they used to roam our land together!

  • Event

    Paddling In The Park

    -

    Join volunteer Bob Whaley to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing and kayaking.

  • Event

    Bees, Bees, Bees

    -

    Come to the beach area playground to learn about Wisconsin’s 400+ species of native bees and their vital roles in our ecosystem!

  • Event

    Bat-ty For Nature

    -

    Stop by the Ice Age Center to learn about these amazing creatures of the night, their unique adaptations and their important roles in our ecosystems.

  • Event

    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

    -

    Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate Park and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be.

  • Event

    Take A Hike!

    -

    Take a hike on the River Bluff Trail.

  • Event

    Nature Storytime: Glaciers

    -

    What are glaciers, and how did they change our land? Let’s find out!

  • Event

    Powerful Pollinators

    -

    Medicine, food, ecosystems – all of these things depend on the power of pollinators!

  • Event

    Outstanding Owls

    -

    Drop by the Ice Age Center to learn about the amazing adaptations of Wisconsin’s 11 owl species.

Subscribe to Interstate State Park