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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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    Nature Storytime: What's In The Lake?

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    Let’s explore the Lake of the Dalles. We may discover insects, frogs, tadpoles, minnows and other critters

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    Snakes and Reptiles

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    Scales, fangs and eggs, oh my! Stop by any time between the naturalist table any time between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about some of the reptiles roaming around Interstate Park.

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    Wildflower Hike

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    Follow the naturalist along the Silverbrook trail to find spring and summer blooms and learn about the identification of Interstate’s wildflowers! Meet at the Silverbrook Trailhead Near the Pine Group Camp at 11 a,m. Dress appropriately for weather…

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    Shakespeare in the State Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream

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    Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of…

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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a 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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    Take A Hike

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    Enjoy a walk on the Pothole Trail, a segment of the 1,200 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail that shows evidence of the Wisconsin Glaciation. The park naturalist will be roaming the trail to answer questions or discuss Interstate’s unique…

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    Nature Storytime: Honeybees

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    This week, we are going to learn how some bees make honey and why they create this sweet treat!

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    Lichen Hike

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    Join the naturalist on a hike to learn exactly what lichen is and how to identify it!

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    Nature Chalk and Crafts

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    Join the naturalist on a hike to learn precisely what lichen is and how to identify it.

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    Freshwater Critters

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    Stop by the beach house to learn about macroinvertebrates.

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