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Pattison State Park

Pattison State Park

Description

Pattison State Park features the highest waterfalls in Wisconsin and the fourth highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. Big Manitou Falls is 165 feet high, and Twin Little Manitou Falls is 31 feet high. This park also has a lake with a beach, a nature center, camping, nine miles of hiking trails and abundant wildlife.

Location

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  46.537264, -92.120066

County: Douglas

  • Event

    Story and Scavenger Hunt- "In Grandpa's Woods"

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    Enjoy listening to the story “In Grandpa’s Woods”, then complete a short scavenger hunt in the park. Ages: Elementary.

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    Nature Observations and Journaling

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    Observe and take in all the wonderful, natural beauty that Pattison State Park has to offer. You will receive a small nature journal to write or draw in for this program. Ages: All

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    Animal Tracks Plaster Casts

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    Create your own plaster cast of an animal’s track during this program. In this two hour event, we will create a cast of an animal’s track, as well as complete some fun, themed activities. Ages: All.

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    All About Pinecones- Bird Feeder Craft

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    Learn about what the purpose of pinecones, their life cycle, and the different types of pinecones in this program, followed by creating your own pinecone bird feeder. Peanut butter will be used in this craft. Ages: All.

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    Story and Activity- "Are Trees Alive?"

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    Discover the many different types of trees in the story “Are Trees Alive?”, followed by a short activity creating your own tree, using the knowledge gained in this program. Ages: Elementary.

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    All About Pinecones- Bird Feeder Craft

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    Learn about what the purpose of pinecones, their life cycle, and the different types of pinecones in this program, followed by creating your own pinecone bird feeder. Peanut butter will be used in this craft. Ages: All.

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    Nature Observations and Journaling

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    Observe and take in all the wonderful, natural beauty that Pattison State Park has to offer. You will receive a small nature journal to write or draw in for this program. Ages: All

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    First Day Hike at Pattison State Park

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    Let’s hike on the North Country Trail (NCT) in Pattison State Park on January 1, 2026!

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    Pattison State Park – Hike Around Interfalls Lake

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    Join members of the North Country Trail Association’s Brule-St. Croix Chapter for a hike at Pattison State Park to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System.

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    Work Play Earth Day

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    This event will involve helping Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff and the Friends group with campground maintenance at Pattison State Park.

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