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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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    OutWiGo Snow

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    The DNR’s OutWiGo initiative encourages people to get out, be active and enjoy all the great outdoor recreation opportunities our state offers.

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    Holiday Story Exploratory

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    It’s the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than with some fresh air, stories and smiles?

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    Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt

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    Join us at the park for a holly-jolly scavenger hunt along the Hidden Ponds Nature Trail.

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    Holiday Nature Crafts

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    Come get crafty with nature and make a Christmas ornament or mural from natural items found in nature.

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    Welcome Winter Hike

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    Greet winter with a 4-mile hike showcasing some of the best snowshoeing trails in the park.

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    Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

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    With Halloween approaching and the nights becoming dark and eerie, there’s no better time to embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt. Search for items, uncover nocturnal animals, solve riddles and claim a participation prize before the creatures of…

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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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