Educational Programs
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Trail Trek Guided Hike - Yellow Trail
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Come explore the trails with the Park Naturalist! Enjoy a peaceful, moderate hike under the tall trees on Rib Mountain's south slope and learn about unique plant life and landscape history while you hike. Please note, these trails are not ADA…
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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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Fall Flower Exploration
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This week in Little Naturalists, come discover the last of the summer blooms as fall peeks around the corner.
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K-9 SEARCH & RESCUE
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Join human and K-9 members of Great Lakes Search & Rescue to learn how their specially trained dogs assist in locating missing persons and recovering evidence.
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Critter Corner – Deer
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Hoof it over and check out what makes white-tailed deer such amazing critters!
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Drop-In Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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Summer Sun Celebration
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Celebrate the summer sun! Discover what work the sun can do for us, from cooking food to powering a car or flashlight.
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Sunday Stroll
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Join the naturalist on a peaceful hike along the Mound Trail located on the outer boundaries of Willow River State Park.
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Newport Wilderness Days (Day 2 of 2)
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This event at Newport State Park was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s official friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes and programs on Labor Day weekend,…