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...
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...
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...
by Art Anderson | Apr 11, 2026 | Highlight, Hiking, Interstate Park WI, Park History
Come explore the new trail at Camp Interstate! Step back in time as you follow the path of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp that operated at Interstate Park during the 1930s. Established during the Great Depression as part of President Franklin D....
by Derek Anderson | Mar 24, 2026 | Highlight, Interstate Park WI, News, Straight Lake Park WI
The Friends of WI Interstate and Straight Lakes received their plaque tonight recognizing them as the Wisconsin DNR Friends Group of the year for 2025. A lot was accomplished. Thank you to everyone that helped the group have success....
by Derek Anderson | Feb 9, 2026 | Candlelight Night, Events, Interstate Park WI, Past Event
Winter Fun! Nearly 500 people came out to experience winter fun by candlelight on February 7! People could choose to cross country ski or to hike four different routes at Interstate Park. Guests were also welcomed by warm fires and fun at the Ice Age Center which...