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Willow River State Park

Willow River State Park

Description

With nearly 3,000 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreation opportunities in western Wisconsin. The park is about five miles northeast of Hudson, and has a campground, a boat launch and a 400-foot beach and picnic area centered on 172-acre Little Falls Lake.

Location

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  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

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    Naturally Crafty

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    Come get crafty with nature and make a masterpiece out of natural items found dead and down on the ground or recycled items used in our daily lives.

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    Skulls, Pelts, Tracks & Scat!

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    Drop into the Nature Center anytime from 10 a.m. and noon to get up close and personal to dozens of Wisconsin mammal skulls, pelts and scat.

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    Sunday Stroll

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    Join the naturalist on a relaxing, easy 1.5-mile hike on the Trout Brook Trail.

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    A Geological Tour of Willow River State Park

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    Lace up your hiking boots and join the naturalist on a 4-mile hike to learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back over 500 million years ago!

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    Hoo's Hoo: Wisconsin's Owls

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    Wisconsin Master Naturalist Jodi will give a short presentation on owls, followed by a self-guided, hands-on exploration with owl-themed activities.

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    Spooky Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

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    With Halloween approaching and the nights becoming dark and eerie, there’s no better time to embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt.

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    Naturally Crafty!

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    Come get crafty with nature and make a masterpiece out of natural items found dead and down on the ground or from recycled items used in our daily lives.

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    6-mile Fall Colors Hike At Willow River State Park!

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    Join the naturalist on a 6-mile round-trip hike to the Willow Falls.

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    Fall Story Outdoor Exploratory

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    Join us at the park for some fun and fictional outdoor exploration.

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    Let’s Go Kayaking!

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    Join the naturalist on a scenic kayaking trip across Little Falls Lake and up to the beautiful Willow Falls before peacefully floating back down the river.

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