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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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    Let's Paddle A Canoe!

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    Join us to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing. Supplies provided. Meet at the Beach House. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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    Nature Chalk Art

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    Learn about animals and have some fun with many, many colors of chalk by the Beach House.

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    Campfire Trivia

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    Gather ‘round the campfire and try your luck at some Wisconsin State Park-themed trivia in this family-friendly activity.

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    Bird Scavenger Hunt

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    See if you can spot 15 bird photos hidden along the Skyline Trail. Grab a paper in the Ice Age Interpretive Center and see if you can name them all!

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    Campfire Trivia

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    Gather ‘round the campfire and try your luck at some Wisconsin-themed trivia in this family-friendly activity.

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    Silverbrook History Hike!

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    Learn about the hidden history of the Silverbrook area and the former Silverbrook Mansion, from a wannabe mining baron to ski resorters to the host of NAACP meetings.

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    Invasive Or Native?

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    Should it stay or should it go? Learn about native species and how to spot harmful invasive species at the naturalist’s table by the Beach House.

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    Pet The Pelts

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    Stop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to see and touch real pelts and learn about Wisconsin’s mammals.

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    Walking With Wisconsin Cranes

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    See crane material and learn all about Wisconsin’s cranes and their natural history from Chris Kingwill, M.S. in this fascinating presentation in the Ice Age Interpretive Center.  

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    Builders Of The Park

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    Learn about the men who built much of what we see at the park today—by hand. Stop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to see real artifacts from the Civilian Conservation Corps.

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