by Derek Anderson | Sep 26, 2026 | Events, Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Park History, Past Event
The weekend of September 19 and 20 was loaded with lots of fun and and activities for all who visited the park. More than 225 visitors took part in the activities and programs as we celebrated the start of fall and Interstate Park’s 126th anniversary. We want to...
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, 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 Kathy Scharfenberg | Jul 17, 2026 | Events, Interstate Park WI, News, Park History, Projects
It’s celebration time!!! Horizon Rock shelter renovations are completed Thanks to support from Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks, community businesses, Give big donations and individual donors. On July 8, 2026 the friends, WI DNR Park staff, and...
by Kathy Scharfenberg | May 31, 2026 | Events, Nature Storytime, St. Croix River
What’s in your river? Any mussels? Pumpkinseed fish ? maybe a sturgeon? How about a kayak? The families of Nature Storytime went on a field trip to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway center. It was a fun place to explore the river and practice kayaking and...
