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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

  • Event

    Trace-A-Track!

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    Grab a track-rubbing booklet and hit the half-mile Hidden Ponds Nature Trail where you will discover the tracks of several animals found living in the park.

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    Frosty Falls Hike

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    Join us on a wintery walk to Willow Falls.

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    Let’s Go Ice Fishing

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    Join Wild Rivers Conservancy and the Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks as we drill into the ice and discover a variety of fish on Little Falls Lake.

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    Candlelight Ski and Hike

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    Join the Friends of Willow River State Park as they host a candlelight ski and hike.

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    Winter Scavenger Hunt

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    Avoid getting cooped up inside and join us at the park for a winter-themed scavenger hunt!

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    Learn to Snowshoe at Willow River State Park

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    Join the Friends group at Willow River State Park and learn to snowshoe!

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    Snow Day at Willow River State Park

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    Drop in anytime from 10am-noon and hit the sledding hill, explore the natural playground area, go on a self-led winter scavenger hunt, or even paint the snow!

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