Parks_Topic Contact_Willow River
- Email: Willow River State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-386-5931
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
County: Saint Croix
Parks_Topic Contact_Willow River
1034 Cty Hwy A
Hudson, WI 54016
United States
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Nature Journaling
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Join us for a relaxed program welcoming both beginners and experienced journalers. Explore guided prompts, practice observation skills, and capture the natural world on the page. All materials needed are provided.
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Let's Go Kayaking
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Join us 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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Natural Playground Scavenger Hunt
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Drop into the nature center and pick up a scavenger hunt sheet before heading out to explore the unique and natural stations that make up our natural playground area.
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Discover the Willow 6-mile Hike
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Join us on a 6-mile round trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.
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Creepy Critters Discovery Table
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Spiders, bats and snakes! Oh my! Discover what makes these animals so fascinating. Learn about the important roles they play in our ecosystem and uncover a few fun facts along the way!
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Fall Story Outdoor Exploratory
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Join us at the park for some fun and fictional exploration. Search for several festively fall-themed stories hidden throughout the park and answer questions/riddles along the way to receive a participation prize. Dress for the weather, bring a water…
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Mindful Hike
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Join us for a guided hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress and enhance over all well-being. Bring a small blanket/mat/towel to sit on and a bottle of water. Dress for the weather. Kids ages 10 and up are welcome.
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Waste-free Walk Along the Willow
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Join us on the Tuesday following Labor Day Weekend for a parkwide trash clean-up day.
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Insects of the Prairie
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Explore the prairie on this family friendly walk and discover the insects that call it home.
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Fungi In Our Forests
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Join us for a presentation where you'll learn when, where and how to pick them.