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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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    Let’s Go Mountain Biking

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    Lace up your hiking boots, and join the naturalist on a 5-mile hike, where you’ll learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back as far as 570 million years ago.

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    A Geological Tour of Willow River State Park

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    Lace up your hiking boots, and join the naturalist on a 5-mile hike, where you’ll learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back as far as 570 million years ago.

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    Fall Foliage Painting

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    Throw on your cozy fall sweater, grab a cup of warm apple cider, and join the naturalists in a self-guided painting class.

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    Willow’s Resonance: Nature-Infused Sound Experience

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    Join Holistic Practitioner Ryan Wimperis from Amethyst Healing for an hour-long nature-infused sound experience.

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    Whispered Wisdom: A Mindful Hike

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    Reconnect with your inner wisdom and find your calm on a mindful hike with Kelly Gillespie, Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.

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    Tree ID Hike!

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    Join the naturalist on a 1½ mile hike and learn how to identify several different kinds of trees using a dichotomous key and discover how each one benefits us, the wildlife, and the environment around us. 

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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 along 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 along the river.

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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! Join us for a presentation, where you’ll learn when, where and how to pick them yourself.

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    Let’s Go Fishing!

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    Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish.

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