BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Wisconsin Interstate Park and Straight Lake State Park - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Wisconsin Interstate Park and Straight Lake State Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T143000 DTSTAMP:20260531T163848Z CREATED:20260531T163848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T163848Z UID:2373-1782478800-1782484200@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Take a Hike! DESCRIPTION:Take a hike on the Skyline Trail\, a segment of the 1\,200 miles of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Enjoy a quiet hike in the forest with a variety of mushrooms\, lichen and natural beauty. \nInterstate Park Trail Map \nThe park naturalist will be roaming the trail to answer questions or discuss Interstate’s unique biology and history. \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-take-a-hike/ LOCATION:Interstate Park\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Skyline-Woods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T140000 DTSTAMP:20260531T165350Z CREATED:20260531T165350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T165350Z UID:2379-1782651600-1782655200@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Take a Hike! DESCRIPTION:Hike the Echo Canyon trail and the Lake O’ the Dalles and notice the many mushrooms\, lichen\, and moss! The park naturalist will be roaming the trail to answer questions or discuss Interstate’s unique biology and history. \nInterstate Park Map \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-take-a-hike-2/ LOCATION:Interstate Park\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Hiking ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lake.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T164745Z CREATED:20260619T164745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T164745Z UID:2459-1783076400-1783080000@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Pothole Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Experience nature with all your senses! Did you know you can hear nature just as well as you can see it? Stop by the Pothole Trailhead to pick up your scavenger hunt list. Once you’ve completed the hunt\, return to receive a small prize. \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-pothole-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Interstate Park\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Pothole_Scavenger_Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T165936Z CREATED:20260619T165936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T165936Z UID:2462-1783083600-1783090800@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Critter Clues DESCRIPTION:Natures Detective Game\nDo you have what it takes to identify our secret forest friends? Stop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center and test your knowledge on Wildlife’s furs\, tracks\, and scat. \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-critter-clues/ LOCATION:Interstate Park – Ice Age Center\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Fauna ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Critter-Clues.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T171121Z CREATED:20260619T171121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T171121Z UID:2465-1783161000-1783166400@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Water Coloring with the St. Croix DESCRIPTION:Stop by anytime during this open ended workshop to paint a nature masterpiece using water gathered straight from the St. Croix River! All materials are provided\, and you can stay for a few minutes or the full session to create at your own pace. Meet at the Ice Age Center. \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-water-coloring-with-the-st-croix/ LOCATION:Interstate Park – Ice Age Center\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Water_Colors.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260620T173142Z CREATED:20260619T171945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T173142Z UID:2468-1783170000-1783177200@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Paddle in the Park DESCRIPTION:Launch your next adventure at the beach between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.! Join us in kayaking and canoeing to explore the beautiful Lake O’ the Dalles. Keep your eyes peeled for incredible shoreline wildlife and discover the thriving aquatic ecosystems that calls this lake home. Meet at the Lake o’ the Dalles Beach. \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. \n  URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-paddle-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Interstate Park\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Paddling,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Paddling.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T172341Z CREATED:20260619T172341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T172341Z UID:2471-1783249200-1783256400@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:OutWIGo – Create a Nature Journaling Book DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ice Age Interpretive Center for a self-paced\, hands-on crafting session where you can build your very own nature journal. This drop-in workshop provides all the materials and guidance needed to bind and decorate a personalized book to explore and record your outdoor observations. \nFor more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov\, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. \nVehicle admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/outwigo-create-a-nature-journaling-book/ LOCATION:Interstate Park – Ice Age Center\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Nature Journaling,Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/journal2.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260616T203436Z CREATED:20260615T204847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T203436Z UID:2414-1783530000-1783537200@friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org SUMMARY:Horizon Rock Shelter Renovation Celebration! DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Interstate and Straight Lake State Parks invite you to celebrate the restoration of the Horizon Rock Shelter!\nJuly 8th from 5:00-7:00 pm\nGuided Hikes to the Shelter with Refreshments and Snacks at the Ice Age Center.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Horizon Rock CrewThe crew pauses their work on the Horizon Rock Shelter for a a photograph. (1939) \n \n \n \n \n Horizon Rock ShelterThe Horizon Rock shelter in 1939. \n \n \n \n \n After the FireThe Horizon Rock Shelter building\, after fire consumed the roof. \n \n \n \n \n Early ConstructionEarly Construction on the shelter. \n \n \n \n \n Construction UnderwayReconstruction underway (photo courtesy Lift Bridge Builders). \n \n \n \n \n Construction UnderwayReconstruction underway (photo courtesy Lift Bridge Builders). \n \n \n \n \n Completed ShelterThe Horizon Rock Shelter\, completely restored. \n \n \n \n \n The historic Horizon Rock Shelter was built in 1939 with members of the CCC camp using their expert rock work to build the stone structure and available wood to roof the structure. For years it was a favorite place of many hikers as people frequented the shelter for picnics and special occasions including weddings. In 2022 tragedy struck when there was a fire at the structure that destroyed the roof and left the rocks tarnished. Although the cause was never determined so many people expressed interest in restoring the structure. With estimates for repair being double of what the insurance would pay\, the Friends decided to raise the money to restore the structure. In 2024 we launched the Give Big Campaign and our generous donors stepped up and between donations that year and money the Friends raise through wood and merchandise sales we were able to match the money needed for the restoration. In 2025 bids were awarded to Lift Bridge Builders who began the work in August of 2025 along with Cox Masonry. They were guided to use techniques to restore the structure to the original historic nature and were able to complete the project in time for 125th Celebration on September 20\, 2025. We want to celebrate this great accomplishment with the builders\, state and local officials\, and our generous donors. Please join the Staff and Friends Board Members on Wednesday\, July 8th from 5-7 for our celebration including snacks and refreshments. \nA vehicle pass is required for entrance into the park. URL:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/event/celebrate-horizon-rock-shelter-renovation/ LOCATION:Interstate Park – Ice Age Center\, 1275 State Hwy 35\, St. Croix Falls\, WI\, WI\, 54024\, United States CATEGORIES:Drop In,Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofinterstateandstraightlakeparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Horizon-Rock-Event-Image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR