by Derek Anderson | Aug 31, 2026 | Events, Highlight, Nature Journaling
This past weekend, individuals attended a journaling workshop at Interstate Park, led by Lauren Hefty, a member of the St. Paul Artist Collective. Instead of using only words, this workshop focused on the creation of nature journals using colored pencils and the...
by Derek Anderson | Aug 16, 2026 | Events, Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Live Animals
More than 50 people of all ages visited Interstate Park this past weekend to learn more about reptiles. This opportunity was provided by the Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks with a hands-on experience provided by the Snake Discovery Zoo. The crowd...
by Derek Anderson | Jul 30, 2026 | Events, Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Past Event, Races, Trails, Volunteer
Saturday, July 25 was the 6th Annual Ice to Water 5k/ 10k and Kid Run in WI Interstate Park. This year there were 50 Participants in the races. The overall winners of the 10k race was Ryan Rogers and Holly Wandersee. The 5k overall winners were Quinn McDonald and...
by Derek Anderson | Jul 23, 2026 | Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Park History, Projects, Volunteer
A huge thank you is extended to park staff and volunteers that worked to install 5 additional signs along the CCC interpretive trail at the site of CCC Camp Interstate. The additional signs expand the story of the Civilian Conservation Corp’s impact at...
by Derek Anderson | Jun 29, 2026 | Interstate Park WI, Straight Lake Park WI
Programs The friends board has been busy so far this season with a number of things going on both visibly and behind the scenes. With the end of June quickly approaching, it seems like now would be a great time to share some of the things we have been doing, a few...
