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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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    Painting on the Prairie

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    Channel your inner artist and join naturalist Amber in exploring the beauty of the Willow River State Park. Sit down, relax and let the beautiful view inspire you to paint! We'll provide canvases and paint supplies, but feel free to bring your own!

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    Discover The Willow 6-Mile Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a 6-mile round-trip hike and discover some of Willow River State Park's most beautiful sights.

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    Discover The Willow 6-Mile 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. This event is free to attend, but vehicle admission into the park…

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    Self-Guided Puzzle Hike

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    If you enjoy hiking and solving puzzles, then this is the perfect little adventure for you. Drop into the Nature Center and pick up a list of step-by-step clues that you’ll follow to unlock a final mystery puzzle. Stop back into the Nature Center…

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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. This is a great activity to enjoy individually, with a friend or as a family.

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    Let’s Go Paddling!

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    In honor of RiverFest week, join our park naturalists on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down the Willow River.

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    Raptors 101

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    Join us for an exciting, educational and interactive presentation from River Valley Raptors. Learn unique features of several different raptor species and how they have adapted to survive the habitats in which they live!

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    Wildflower Hike!

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    Join the naturalist on a colorful hike to learn more about wildflowers.

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    A Waste Free Walk Along The Willow

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    Join us on the Tuesday following the 4th of July for a parkwide trash cleanup day.

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