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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

 Directions

  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

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    Animal Matching Egg Hunt

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    Join us at the park for a fun and educational egg hunt where we will see how well you know Wisconsin wildlife!

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    Lucky Trails Hike

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    Join us on a whimsical adventure this St. Patrick's Day as you journey through the wilderness of the Pines Snowshoe Trail.

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    Mammal Trivia Hike

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    Hit the trail and enjoy a fun and educational hike to learn all about fur-bearing animals.

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    Survival Without a Smartphone 101

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    Smartphones are great. They do a lot for us, no doubt, but they won’t help you if you get lost in the wild. Reception and battery power is not guaranteed, but your ability to survive without it can be. Join us at the Nature Center and learn about…

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    Frosty Falls Hike

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    Join us on a wintery walk to Willow Falls.

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    Let's Go Ice Fishing

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    Join us and Wild Rivers Conservancy as we drill into the ice on Little Falls Lake.

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    Candlelight Ski & Hike

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    Join us under a moonlit sky as we host this ever-enchanting annual candlelight event.

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    Winter Scavenger Hunt

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    Avoid getting cooped up inside, and join us at the park for a winter-themed scavenger hunt!

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    Winter Wonderland Painting

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    Throw on a cozy winter sweater, grab a cup of hot cocoa and join the naturalists for a self-guided painting class here at the park!

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    OutWiGo Snow

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    The DNR’s OutWiGo initiative encourages people to get out, be active and enjoy all the great outdoor recreation opportunities our state offers.

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