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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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    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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    Fishing In The Dark!

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    Join us during Free Fun Weekend just before dusk and watch the sunset as we cast our lines off into Little Falls Lake!

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    Hello Spring 6-mile Hike

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    Get outside and greet spring as you embark on a guided 6-mile round-trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.

  • Event

    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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    A Waste Free Walk Along The Willow

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    Holiday weekends can be hard on this park we all know and love. Join us on the Tuesday following Memorial Day weekend for a parkwide trash cleanup day.

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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. This relatively flat trail wanders along the lower Willow River through stands of red pine and prairie.

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    Spring Story Outdoor Exploratory

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    With spring in full swing and summer right around the corner, there’s no better time to get out and enjoy some fresh air, stories and smiles!

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    Fungi In Our Forests

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    Some of the tastiest mushrooms can be found right here in St. Croix County, if you know where to look!

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    Flint Knapping Demonstration

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    Join us at the park with David Skrupky, a retired biologist and high school biology teacher from Turtle Lake, Wisconsin, as he gives an interesting demonstration on the ancient skill of ‘flint knapping,' the process of turning rock into usable tools…

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    Waste-Free Walk Along The Willow!

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    Join us for a park-wide trash clean-up hike.

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