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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: *Sept. 12, 2025
*Contact: *DNR Office of Communications
[email protected]

 

Interstate Park Commemorates 125 Years
With Anniversary Celebration

 

An aerial view of a large river flowing through a rocky gorge covered in pines. Two kayakers on visible on the water.

Celebrate the anniversary of Wisconsin's oldest state park with DNR staff and the local community. / Photo Credit: Wisconsin DNR

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**ST. CROIX FALLS, Wis.* – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites the public to attend an anniversary celebration event at Interstate Park [ [link removed] ] in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. Join DNR staff, partners, local officials and other special guests to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System's oldest park.  

The 125th anniversary celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Wisconsin's Interstate Park. The day will feature a variety of activities that highlight history, recreation and conservation. Scheduled activities will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Activities include guided hikes, Wisconsin history exhibits, a meet-and-greet with Smokey Bear, learn to rock climb classes (additional fee), hiking stick decorating and nature journaling. Food trucks will also be on site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for individuals looking to purchase food.

Visitors are invited to learn more about the 125-year history of the Wisconsin State Park System, the Silverbrook Mansion, the contributions of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Wisconsin fur trade. Presentations will be offered throughout the day that explore the rich history of natural resource conservation and recreational opportunities in Wisconsin. 

A shuttle service will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide transportation around the park. The bus will stop at the Ice Age Center, Beach Picnic Area shelter, Pothole Trail trailhead, Camp Interstate shelter and River Bottoms Picnic Area shelter. These are the primary locations for anniversary events on the property.

Interstate Park, the oldest state park in Wisconsin, was established in 1900. The establishment of the park also marks the founding of the Wisconsin State Park System, which has now grown to include state parks, forests, trails and recreation areas and encompasses over 307,000 acres of public land

Learn more about the Interstate Park 125th Anniversary Celebration [ [link removed] ] and the 125th anniversary of the Wisconsin State Park System [ [link removed] ] on the DNR's website.

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Event Details

*What: *Interstate Park 125th Anniversary Celebration
*When: *Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Where: *Interstate Park
1275 State Hwy 35
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024







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