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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

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  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

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    Fishing in the Dark!

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    Join us just before dusk and watch the sunset, as we cast our lines off into Little Falls Lake!

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    Let’s Go Fishing!

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    How well do you know the fish swimming in Wisconsin lakes and rivers? Put your knowledge to the test with several fun, fish-related activities, then cast off into Little Falls Lake and see which species are tugging on your line!

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    Skulls, Pelts, Tracks & Scat!

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    Identify different animal tracks and scat and learn interesting facts about several Wisconsin animal species.

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    Spring Scavengers!

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    Search for items on a checklist throughout the park, or embark on a fun and educational fact-find scavenger hunt along the ½ Mile Hidden Ponds Nature Trail.

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    Whispered Wisdom: A Mindful Hike

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    ​​​​​​​Reconnect with your inner wisdom and find your calm on a mindful hike with Kelly Gillespie, Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher.

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    Discover the Willow 6-Mile Hike

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    Get outside and embark on a 6-mile round trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.

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    Identifying Native Spring Ephemerals & Terrestrial Invaders Hike

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    Join Wild Rivers Conservancy and the Friends of WR & KSP on an informative invasive species and native spring ephemerals hike.

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    Naturally Crafty!

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    Come get crafty with nature and make a masterpiece out of natural items found on the ground or from recycled items used in our daily lives.

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    Animal Matching Egg Hunt!

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    Join us at the park for a fun and educational egg hunt, where we will see how well you know Wisconsin wildlife!

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    Hello Spring Hike!

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    Get outside and greet spring as you embark on a 6-mile round trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.

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