About Us
What do the Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks do?
The Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks support furthering the goals promoting educational experiences within Interstate Park. We encourage vistors to become members and provide support for our operations.
Events
Our Friends Group supports special events, programs, workshops, and guest speakers.
These events allow members to network with other supporters of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks. Events include the Spring Gathering of Friends, Fall Annual Gathering and Program, Candlelight Night, and many volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
Ice to Water Race
Over 70 people participated in our annual 5k and 10k trail race through the park.
Pollinator Demonstration Garden
Volunteers help plant a pollinator demonstration garden in front of the Ice Age Center.
Voyageur Reenactment
History was brought to life as voyageurs paddled a birch bark canoe and shared life from the 1790s.
Silverbrook Interpretive Signs
Newly installed signs help tell the story of the Silverbrook Site.
Glacier’s Gifts Gift Shop
Glacier’s Gifts offers a wide variety of fun items to help you remember your Wisconsin State Park adventures.
Located in the Ice Age Interpretive Center, Glacier’s Gifts offers nature related books, apparel, posters, kids’ items, and more. We also have special 125th Anniversary items as we celebrate Wisconsin’s oldest state park in 2025!
Proceeds directly support educational, interpretive and maintenance projects at the parks. Everything from naturalist programming, publications, guest speakers, workshops, special events, interpretive signs, trail maintenance, expanding visitor accessibility and so much more!
125th Anniversary Items
Special Mugs, stickers, pins and magnets are available to celebrate Interstate’s 125th Anniversary!
Park Souvenirs
The gift shop offers many camping and park souvenirs.
Park Clothing
Interstate Park and Nature themed shirts are also available.
Ice Age Center Exhibits
Be sure to also check out the exhibits also found in the Ice Age Center.
Ice Age Center Classroom
The classroom provides space for educational activities. It also contains a number of nature related items.
Newsletter
Stay up-to-date with our newsletter
The Friends Newsletter is your gateway to the latest news, exciting updates, and fascinating stories from Wisconsin Interstate and Straight Lake Parks. Packed with informative articles, behind-the-scenes insights, and a calendar of must-attend events, each issue brings the parks to life in new ways. Sent to all members three times a year, along with special updates throughout the seasons, this newsletter ensures you never miss an adventure!
Past Newsletters
Newsletter Spring 2025 (PDF)
Newsletter Fall 2024 (PDF)
Newsletter Fall 2023 (PDF)
In the News
A collection of news articles featuring friend events,
projects and other activities.
Articles are organized by the most recently published date. Please note, full versions of some articles require a subscription with the content provider.
Membership Opportunity
Become a friend today!
You can help us continue to support the preservation of this amazing landscape and promote its use for future generations.
Help us achieve our goals by becoming a member today!