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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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    Pests or Pals?

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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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    Bumblebee ID And Hike

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    Learn about Wisconsin bumblebee identification and the importance of bumblebees in the Ice Age Center Classroom

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    Take A Hike

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    Enjoy a Meadow Valley/Ravine Trail walk to see wildflowers, mosses and the Ravine Shelter.

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    Beavers: Wetland Engineers

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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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    Mussels Of The St. Croix

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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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    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 Skyline Trail, a segment of the 1,200 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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    Skulls And Skins

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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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    Batty For Nature

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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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