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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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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the 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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    Take A Hike

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    Enjoy a walk on the Pothole Trail, a segment of the 1,200 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that shows evidence of the Wisconsin Glaciation. The park naturalist will be roaming the trail to answer questions or discuss Interstate’s unique…

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    Nature Storytime: Honeybees

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    This week, we are going to learn how some bees make honey and why they create this sweet treat!

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    Lichen Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a hike to learn exactly what lichen is and how to identify it!

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    Nature Chalk and Crafts

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    Join the naturalist on a hike to learn precisely what lichen is and how to identify it.

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    Freshwater Critters

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    Stop by the beach house to learn about macroinvertebrates.

  • Event

    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the 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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    Take A Hike!

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    Stroll on the Lake O’ the Dalles Trail and look for wildlife such as beavers and great blue herons.

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    Nature Storytime: Invasive Species

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    Join the naturalist to learn about invasive species and their effects on the world.

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    Fathers And Fish

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    Stop by the Ice Age Center any time between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to celebrate dads while learning about the fishes of Wisconsin. 

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