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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Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about some of the under-appreciated critters of Interstate Park and why they…
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Learn about Wisconsin bumblebee identification and the importance of bumblebees in the Ice Age Center Classroom
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Enjoy a Meadow Valley/Ravine Trail walk to see wildflowers, mosses and the Ravine Shelter.
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Stop by the Camp Interstate Shelter to learn about the animals flooding the Lake O’ the Dalles Trail!
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The St. Croix River is home to more than 40 species of freshwater mussels-one of the most abundant collections of these unsung creatures!
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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!