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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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    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 Skyline Trail, a segment of the 1,200 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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    Skulls And Skins

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    Swing by the Ice Age Center any time during this program to see real animal skulls and pelts.

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    Batty For Nature

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    Drop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center to learn about these fantastic creatures of the night, their unique adaptations and their important roles in the ecosystem!

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    Tricky Tracks

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    Search for the clues animals leave to figure out who is at the park.

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    Great Blue Herons

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    Drop by the Camp Interstate Shelter any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to learn about the largest heron in North America and their unique adaptations. Learn how to identify them by call and use binoculars to spot them as they fly into their nest colony!

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    Freshwater Critters

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    Have you ever seen a creepy crawler floating around a lake or river? Then you have seen a macroinvertebrate! Stop by the beach house between to learn about these underappreciated creatures and have the chance to see them for yourself!

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    Pothole Trail Guided Hike

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    What did the Saint Croix River look like 1 million years ago? Join volunteer Bob Whaley on a hike back in time to learn about the amazing geology of Interstate! Expect uneven terrain and stairs. Meet at the Pothole Trailhead.

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    Bird Hike!

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    Warblers, tanagers, and finches, oh my! Join bird expert Brain Collins on an early morning walk to kick off your weekend. For the best experience, bring binoculars. Park and meet at the Camp Interstate Shelter.

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    Take A Hike

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    Hike the Horizon Rock Trail with a naturalist to enjoy views of the St. Croix River and see the old CCC shelter.

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