Saturday, August 23, 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m., Beneath The Big Blue Sky -
Pioneer Spirit, Folklore & Friendship (5 p.m. Folk Dance Instruction,
6:30 p.m. Beneath The Big Blue Sky)
Travel back in time with fiddler and storyteller Pierre Jacques Pleau
and his friends to the days of the pioneers. Beneath The Big Blue Sky is
a children’s musical play presented by the North Star Theater Company.
Meet at the campground amphitheater. Come early (5-6 p.m.) for free folk
dance instruction, and join in during the "dance-along" parts of the
performance!
Sunday, August 24, 11:00 a.m. at the visitor center.
Slithery Snakes! Are snakes slithery, sneaky, and slimy? Or are they
cool, quiet, and cautious? Learn about the snakes found in this park,
see live examples (Ripley, a 5 3/4 foot bull snake, and Winnie the
garter snake), and touch - if you dare - a representative of this
fascinating group of animals. Feeding time is after the program, for
those who want to watch.
All of the programs during the weekend are free of charge. Entry to
Wild River State Park requires a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit.
Daily permits are available at the park for $5.00 or you can purchase a
12-month permit good in all Minnesota State Parks for $25.
Wild River State Park is located 3 miles north of Minnesota Highway 95
at Almelund, halfway between Taylors Falls and North Branch. For park
information, call (651) 583-2125 or visit
Wild River State Park | Minnesota DNR. For
naturalist program information call (651) 583-2925.