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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

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  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

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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.

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    Prairie Ecology Walk

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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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    Nature Journaling

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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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    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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    Under the Blacklight: Moth Discovery Night

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    Join us for an evening under the stars as we wrap up National Moth Week and lure moths in and learn fun facts all about moths.

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    Meet The Rangers & Wardens

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    Stop by our pop-up table to learn about Wisconsin Moths as we continue celebrating National Moth Week!

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