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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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    Hibernators of Wisconsin Trivia Hike

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    As winter approaches, some animals are getting ready for a long slumber, while others utilize their special adaptations in order to remain active and awake.

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    Holiday Story Exploratory

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    It’s the holiday season and what better way to celebrate than with some fresh air, stories and smiles?

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    Holly-Jolly Scavenger Hunt

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    Join us at the park for a holly-jolly scavenger hunt along the Hidden Ponds Nature Trail.

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    Holiday Nature Crafts

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    Come and get festively crafty and make a holiday ornament or mural from natural items found in nature. Re-create one of our pieces on display or get inspired and make your very own creation.

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    Holiday Nature Crafts

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    Come and get festively crafty and make a holiday ornament or mural from natural items found in nature. Re-create one of our pieces on display or get inspired and make your very own creation.

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    Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt

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    Join us at the Nature Center for a TURK-tacular scavenger hunt in honor of Wisconsin's’ famous Thanksgiving bird.

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    Survival Without A Smartphone 101

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    Reception and battery power are not guaranteed, but your ability to survive without it can be. Join us at the Nature Center and learn about compass and map reading, fire-making, shelter building and more in a friendly, relaxed environment!

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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. You’ll learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back over 500 million years.

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    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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    Fall Foliage Painting

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    Throw on your cozy fall sweater, grab a cup of warm apple cider and join the naturalists in a self-guided painting class.

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