Join Park Manager Hannah Cross on a mile-long hike on the Rainbow Lake Trail loop at Straight Lake State Park. As a group, traverse the glacial terrain surrounding Rainbow Lake. This trail offers beautiful views of the lake and forest with some steep inclines. A warming fire will be at the parking lot, as well […]
Enjoy a winter evening at Interstate Park with hundreds of luminaries guiding your path. This event includes a one-mile loop for skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. Park at the Ice Age Center for skiing. Park at the Camp Interstate Shelter for snowshoeing and hiking. Warming fires at all locations. Refreshments and kids' activities will be at […]
Join Botanist, Barb Delaney for a spring hike at Straight Lake State Park! Barb is a retired botanist who specializes in the native and rare plants of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Barb will lead us on a casual hike on the trails and help us identify the spring ephemerals currently in bloom. Meet at Straight […]
Join Expert Birder, Robin Maercklein for a spring hike at Straight Lake State Park! The early bird gets the worm! Start your weekend right with an early morning bird hike led by Robin Maercklein, an expert at imitating bird calls and identifies birds by sound. Be sure to bring binoculars to best spot the spring […]
Join Expert Birder, Brian Collins for a spring hike at Interstate Park! The early bird gets the worm! Start your weekend right with an early morning bird hike led by Brian Collins, an expert birder who has identified over 60 birds in previous years. Be sure to bring binoculars to best spot the spring birds! […]
Interstate State Park Glacial Pothole Trail Cleanup & Geology Program Join the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at Wisconsin Interstate State Park for a geology talk and cleanup on the Glacial Pothole Trail! Bonus: Admission to the park is completely free today!
Hike the Echo Canyon and River Bluff trails to experience both lush terrain and stunning river views. Look for unique mushrooms, lichen, and moss in the canyon, then climb up for panoramic views of the St. Croix River. The park naturalist will be roaming the trails to answer questions or discuss the areas rich biology, […]
What did the St. Croix River look like 10,000 years ago? One million years ago? One billion years ago? Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be. Expect uneven terrain and stone […]
What did the St. Croix River look like 10,000 years ago? One million years ago? One billion years ago? Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be. Expect uneven terrain and stone […]
Skyline Nature Trail (0.3 miles) The trail is your canvas! This self guided walk is designed for all ages to slow down, explore, and experience this park using your five senses. For all ages! Stop by the Ice Age Interpretive Center for directions on how to participate. For more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov, call 715-483-3742 or […]