by Derek Anderson | Jan 31, 2026 | Interstate Park WI, News, Straight Lake Park WI
“The Friends are genuinely passionate and dedicated to the parks and contributed endless volunteer hours and are so enthusiastic while sharing information to visitors, creating a memorable and positive visitor experience.” The Friends of Interstate and...
by Derek Anderson | Jan 24, 2026 | Candlelight Night, Events, Hiking, Interstate Park WI, Past Event, Skiing, Snowshoeing
Come and join us for an evening of fun with family and friends! Experience the magic of winter at Interstate Park with our annual candlelight night event. Refreshments, food and entertainment provided by the friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks. A...
by Derek Anderson | Jan 2, 2026 | Events, First Day Hike, Interstate Park WI, Past Event, Straight Lake Park WI
Kicking off the New Year Outside! Dozens of individuals came out to Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks to kick off the new year with a winter hike. Participants could warm by a fire while making s’mores or warm up at the Ice Age Center with snacks, hot...
by Kathy Scharfenberg | Dec 10, 2025 | Interstate Park WI, Nature Storytime, Things To Do
Last week during Nature Storytime, kids, moms, dads and grandmas made peanut butter sunflower seed pine cones for the winter birds to eat. After finishing the bird treats, we made homemade waffles for everyone and sang songs. It was a fun thing to do on a cold winter...
by Derek Anderson | Dec 7, 2025 | Hiking, Interstate Park WI, Things To Do, Trails
Interstate park Naturalist, Maia Lieske, has recently updated the audio tour available for Interstate Park with 12 stops throughout the park. You have the opportunity to further explore the beauty and history of the park. In this audio tour, you will learn about the...
by Derek Anderson | Oct 4, 2025 | Events, Interstate Park WI
Join us at the Ice Age Center at WI Interstate Park for Family Fun on October 11 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Pothole Trail Guided Hikes (11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00pm). Meet at the Pothole Trailhead Learn about Bats and why we need them! Fun crafts for the kids...
