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Candlelight Night Fun

Candlelight Night Fun

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...
Candlelight Night – February 7

Candlelight Night – February 7

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...
First Day Hike

First Day Hike

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...
2024 Interstate State Park Candlelight Hike – Saturday February 10th, 5-8pm

2024 Interstate State Park Candlelight Hike – Saturday February 10th, 5-8pm

by Dani Mortenson | Jan 21, 2024 | Interstate Park WI, Past Event, Things To Do, Trails

The 2024 Candlelight Hike was beautiful! This is a Past Event – see you in February 2025! It took place on Saturday, February 10th, from 5-8 PM.  Participants experienced the serenity of the nighttime forest in the heart of the St Croix Valley by spending some...
2023 Mammoth Challenge

2023 Mammoth Challenge

by Dani Mortenson | Oct 1, 2023 | Hiking, Ice Age Trail, Interstate Park WI, Past Event, Straight Lake Park WI

Photo credit: Linda Stevens Shober Autumn has brought us deep and saturated color covering the river valley and some rains have brought back life to the flora, fauna, and fungi flanking our trails. Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake Parks welcome you to the...
Ice to Water 5K/10K Trail Run and Dalles Dash Kid’s Run

Ice to Water 5K/10K Trail Run and Dalles Dash Kid’s Run

by Admin01 | Jul 25, 2023 | Interstate Park WI, Past Event

The Ice to Water 5k & 10k Trail Run and Dalles Dash Kid’s Run was a Great Success! PAST EVENT – See You Next Year! The 2023 Ice to Water 5k & 10k trail run and Dalles Dash were enjoyed by many runners and walkers.  This was our 3rd Annual race day....

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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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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.
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