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    Juneteenth Celebration

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    Join DNR staff and our partners from Just Us of Washington County for an afternoon of celebration! Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19, marking the end of slavery within the United States. There will be a variety of…

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    Historical Traces Trek

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    Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites.

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    The Great River Explorers

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    This month marks the anniversary of Marquette and Joliet’s arrival at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Join us for a presentation on the lives of these two brave explorers and their historic voyage.

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    Ice Age Legacy

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    Join us on the second Saturday of the month from April to November to discover the Ice Age Legacy and the history of the landscapes of the Kettle Moraine.

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    Decoy Event And Expo

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    Join us for a celebration of art, nature and tradition at the Decoy Event & Expo!

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    The Great River Explorers

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    This month marks the anniversary of Marquette and Joliet’s arrival at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Join us for a presentation on the lives of these two brave explorers and their historic voyage.

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    Voyageur Reenactment

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    Join Isaac Walters and Gene Tesdahl to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Interstate Park with a historical reenactment! They will sing French paddling songs and display artifacts in their hands-on 1790s canoe camp. Walters and Tesdahl met as…

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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a 0.4-mile hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be.

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    National Trails Day - A History Of The Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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    Join us at the Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit as we partner with the National Park Travelers Club, Ice Age Trail Alliance and the Friends of the Kettle Moraine to celebrate National Trails Day!

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    Historical Traces Trek

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    Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites.

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