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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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    Willow River State Park Historical Hike

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    Join local tour guide Ida-Ellen on a walk through the Pioneer Trail and explore some of Willow Rivers most interesting sites as we uncover Wisconsin's natural and cultural history.

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    Among the Grasses

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    Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.

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    Waterfront Celebration: Picnic, Ribbon Cutting & Auction

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    Join us at the water's edge as we officially unveil the new UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Kayak & Canoe Launch!

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    Community Kids Fishing Event

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    Cast and Hook fishing is hosting our first fishing event free and open to the public at Willow River State Park on June 6! The event will be geared to teach kids (15yr and under) the basics of fishing. Held during free fishing weekend and state park…

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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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    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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    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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    Getting Knotty

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    Try your hand at a few basic knots and see how quickly you can get the hang of them.

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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 weekend for a parkwide trash-clean up day.

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    Spring Scavenger Hunt

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    Want to get outdoors this spring but not sure where to start?

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