Wild River State Park

Steve Simmer / P&TC photo contest

An oasis of forest & prairie along the St. Croix River

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at Wild River State Park
A serene riverside scene with tall trees casting shadows on the grassy bank. The calm river flows gently, reflecting the blue sky and surrounded by lush green foliage. In the distance, sunlight illuminates the landscape, creating a peaceful ambiance.

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Buckthorn Buddies

A serene riverside scene with tall trees casting shadows on the grassy bank. The calm river flows gently, reflecting the blue sky and surrounded by lush green foliage. In the distance, sunlight illuminates the landscape, creating a peaceful ambiance.

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Buckthorn Buddies

Purple wildflowers bloom in a grassy meadow at sunset. The sky is filled with soft hues of orange, pink, and purple, with scattered clouds adding texture. Trees and more wildflowers are visible in the background, creating a peaceful and natural scene.

Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Seed Collecting Workday

Our Friends Group Partner

Friends of Wild River State Park

A community organization devoted to preserving and enhancing the experience of Wild River State Park. Through various activities and efforts we seek to sustain the natural beauty and ecology of the park, support interpretive and environmental education programs of the park, augment the work of the park staff through recommendations for activities and improvements and increase local interest and utilization of the park facilities.

Friends Since: 1992