Parks_Topic Contact_Willow River
- Email: Willow River State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-715-386-5931
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
County: Saint Croix
Parks_Topic Contact_Willow River
1034 Cty Hwy A
Hudson, WI 54016
United States
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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.
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Wildflower Hike
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Join Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Volunteer Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kelly Gillespie for a guided mindful hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
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Mindful Hike
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Join Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Volunteer Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kelly Gillespie for a guided mindful hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
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Incredible Invertebrates
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Explore the prairie on this family friendly walk and discover the insects that call it home. We’ll look for pollinators, predators, camouflaged specialists, and all the tiny creatures that make the prairie buzz with life.
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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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Underdogs Species: Villain or Vital?
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Drop in to discover why this often misunderstood animal deserves a second look. We’ll share quick facts about its reputation, its real ecological value, and the ways it helps keep the environment healthy.
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A Waste-Free Walk Along The Willow
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Holiday weekends can be tough on this park we all know and love. Join us on the Tuesday following 4th of July weekend for a parkwide trash-clean up day.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Want to get outdoors but not sure where to start? Stop by the Willow River State Park Nature Center and pick up one of our scavenger hunts to kick off your adventure!
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Independence Day Scavenger Hunt
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Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, family-friendly outdoor adventure!
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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.