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Interstate State Park

Interstate State Park

Description

Interstate is Wisconsin's oldest state park, established in 1900. Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the park provides scenic views of the river and the steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. The Ice Age Interpretive Center features a film, photographs, murals and information.

Location

 Directions

  45.395413, -92.649259

County: Polk

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    Water Critters

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    Find out about the little (and little-known) animals that live in our lakes and ponds—and spot real live animals! Stop by the fishing pier on Lake O’ the Dalles.

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    Silverbrook History Hike!

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    Learn about the hidden history of the Silverbrook area and the former Silverbrook Mansion, from a wannabe mining baron to ski resort to NAACP meeting site.

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    Ice Age Beasts

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    See—and touch—rarely seen Ice Age fossils from the Science Museum of Minnesota! Paleontologist Dr. Alex Hastings will present ‘Ice Age Beasts of Minnesota’ at 11 a.m. in the Ice Age Interpretive Center, followed by time to check out real Ice Age…

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    Take A Hike!

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    Enjoy the views from the Summit Rock and Echo Canyon Trails. The naturalist will be roaming the two trails for questions or conversations about Interstate and its biology and history.

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    Take A Hike!

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    Go for a nice walk on the Silverbrook Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions and conversations about Interstate and about what you can hear croaking in the ponds.

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    Land of Lumber

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    Timber! Drop by the naturalist’s table by the Beach House to learn the history of lumberjacks and logging in the area, and guess the purpose of an historic tool.

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    Night Flyers

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    Bats are out every night making our lives better – but they’re in trouble. Find out about the problem and what you can do to help at the naturalist’s table by the Beach House.

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    Campfire Trivia

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    Gather ‘round the campfire and try your luck at some Interstate Park-themed trivia in this family-friendly activity.

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    Take A Hike!

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    Take a stroll on the Skyline Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions or conversations about Interstate and its biology and history.

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    State Symbol Scavenger Hunt

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    See if you can spot 10 Wisconsin state symbols (and 10 Minnesota state symbols) hidden along the Skyline Trail. Grab a paper from the naturalist and see if you can name them all!

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