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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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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Enjoy a walk on the Skyline Trail, a segment of the 1,200 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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Swing by the Ice Age Center any time during this program to see real animal skulls and pelts.
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Drop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to learn about these fantastic creatures of the night, their unique adaptations and their important roles in the ecosystem!
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Drop by the Camp Interstate Shelter any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to learn about the largest heron in North America and their unique adaptations. Learn how to identify them by call and use binoculars to spot them as they fly into their nest colony!
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Have you ever seen a creepy crawler floating around a lake or river? Then you have seen a macroinvertebrate! Stop by the beach house between to learn about these underappreciated creatures and have the chance to see them for yourself!
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What did the Saint Croix River look like 1 million years ago? Join volunteer Bob Whaley on a hike back in time to learn about the amazing geology of Interstate! Expect uneven terrain and stairs. Meet at the Pothole Trailhead.
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Warblers, tanagers, and finches, oh my! Join bird expert Brain Collins on an early morning walk to kick off your weekend. For the best experience, bring binoculars. Park and meet at the Camp Interstate Shelter.
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Hike the Horizon Rock Trail with a naturalist to enjoy views of the St. Croix River and see the old CCC shelter.