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One Flew Over the Heron’s Nest

One Flew Over the Heron’s Nest

by Kathy Scharfenberg | May 28, 2026 | Events, Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Past Event

The bird hike at Interstate Park was awesome on Saturday May 16! 58 species of birds were spotted, with a variety of vireos and warblers in the trees along the trail.  The air was filled with lovely birdsongs.  The blue heron rookery was active with adult birds flying...
Squirming with Excitement – Nature Storytime

Squirming with Excitement – Nature Storytime

by Kathy Scharfenberg | May 22, 2026 | Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Nature Storytime

Tiny shovels find some pretty big wiggly worms at nature Storytime this week. Everyone had a shovel and looked hard to find the worms which were actually quite deep in the dirt. We looked for worms in the pine forest, on the trail and next to a tree. Four worms were...
All About Plants – Nature Storytime

All About Plants – Nature Storytime

by Kathy Scharfenberg | May 16, 2026 | Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Nature Storytime

We started the day by reading an interesting book about how plants grow, eager to look at the amazing pictures. Then,  each child planted a variety of seeds in a wet paper towel and plastic bag.  And then, off we went to the Juniper Jewel greenhouse.   It was a...
Thanks to Students of St. Croix Falls!!

Thanks to Students of St. Croix Falls!!

by Art Anderson | May 12, 2026 | Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Projects

We want to extend a special THANK YOU to the students of St. Croix Falls High School that came to Interstate Park on May 8 for their Community Service Day!! Armed with loppers, saws and a lot of determination, students tackled invasive shrubs – especially...
We Can Take It!

We Can Take It!

by Derek Anderson | May 9, 2026 | Highlight, Interstate Park WI, Park History, Trails

“We can take it!” – The motto was often cited to celebrate the “can-do” spirit of the nearly 3 million men who passed through the program, emphasizing that they could face the challenges of the job and, by extension, the challenges of...
Nature Storytime’s ‘Frog-ademy’

Nature Storytime’s ‘Frog-ademy’

by Derek Anderson | May 4, 2026 | Events, Highlight, Nature Storytime

Where Tadpoles Graduate with Hoppin’ Honors! This past Friday Nature Storytime was ‘Toad-ally’ awesome! The kids and their families learned all about the world of frogs and their fascinating life cycle. After enjoying a few stories inside, the kids then...

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  • One Flew Over the Heron’s Nest
  • Squirming with Excitement – Nature Storytime
  • All About Plants – Nature Storytime
  • Thanks to Students of St. Croix Falls!!
  • We Can Take It!

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Where to Find Us

Mailing Address:
P.O Box 703
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
715-483-3747

Interstate Park
1275 WI-35
St Croix Falls, WI 54024

Straight Lake Park
2700 120th Street
Luck, WI 54853

Directions

Interstate Park is in St. Croix Falls, on Wisconsin Highway 35 just 1/2 mile south of U.S. Highway 8.

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Hours

Interstate Park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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Fees

  • A vehicle admission sticker is required.
  • Camping in the Wisconsin State Park System.
  • Hunting and fishing licenses apply.
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