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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

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  45.395413, -92.649259

County: Polk

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    Nature Storytime: Seasons

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    Why are the days shorter during winter? Let’s learn about the earth’s tilt and how it affects the seasons.

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    Nature Storytime: Feathers

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    How do birds fly? Learn how feathers work, make a feather craft and play some bird games!

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    Nature Storytime: Feed The Birds

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    Let’s feed the birds together! Learn what birds eat and make a hanging feeder out of a corn cob.

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    First Day Hike

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    Kick off the new year with a guided hike at 1:15 p.m. with Naturalist Maia Lieske. The

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    Nature Storytime

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    Why are pinecones important? Why are they different sizes and colors? Let’s collect pinecones for studying and crafts!

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    Nature Storytime

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    Let’s learn about reindeer as we celebrate the winter holiday season!

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    Fall Celebration

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    Drop by the Ice Age Center any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to learn about bats and hibernation, create fun fall crafts and enjoy some autumn treats while supplies last!

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    Leaf Printing

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    Celebrate the arrival of fall by coming to the beach area playground any time between 3 and 4 p.m. to make your own leaf print!

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    Fall Colors Hike

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    Autumn has come! Join the naturalist on a hike around the lake and over the river bluffs. We will learn why leaves change colors and take some moments of mindfulness while taking in the beauty of the St. Croix. We will meet at the beach house at 12:…

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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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

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