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Willow River State Park

Willow River State Park

Description

With nearly 3,000 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreation opportunities in western Wisconsin. The park is about five miles northeast of Hudson, and has a campground, a boat launch and a 400-foot beach and picnic area centered on 172-acre Little Falls Lake.

Location

 Directions

  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

  • Event

    Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt

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    Join us at the Nature Center for a TURK-tacular scavenger hunt in honor of Wisconsin's’ famous Thanksgiving bird.

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    Survival Without A Smartphone 101

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    Reception and battery power are not guaranteed, but your ability to survive without it can be. Join us at the Nature Center and learn about compass and map reading, fire-making, shelter building and more in a friendly, relaxed environment!

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    A Geological Tour Of Willow River State Park

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    Lace up your hiking boots and join the naturalist on a 4-mile hike. You’ll learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back over 500 million years.

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    Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

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    With Halloween approaching and the nights becoming dark and eerie, there’s no better time to embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt.

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    Fall Foliage Painting

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    Throw on your cozy fall sweater, grab a cup of warm apple cider and join the naturalists in a self-guided painting class.

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    Fall Colors Hike

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    Join Park Naturalist Ash on a 6-mile round-trip hike to Willow Falls while observing the beautiful fall colors of several deciduous trees.

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    Remarkable Reptiles!

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    Come meet, greet and learn about our totally awesome turtles and our super sweet snakes!

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    Animals Of The St. Croix River Valley - Presented By Carpenter Nature Center

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    Join us at the park for a live animal presentation featuring some of Carpenter Nature Center's animal ambassadors!

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    Let’s Go Paddling

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    In honor of RiverFest week, join our park naturalists on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down the Willow River.

  • Event

    Let’s Go Paddling

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    In honor of RiverFest week, join our park naturalists on a scenic kayaking trip up to the beautiful Willow Falls, before peacefully floating back down the Willow River.

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