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Off the Beaten Path Hike | Whitewater State Park

Whitewater State Park 9041 MN-74, Alturan, MN, United States

Meet at the Whitewater Visitor Center. Join us on a crisp fall hike to points unknown. Whitewater has a few spectacular views that have remained hidden from even the most seasoned visitor. During this hike we will leave the trails behind us, as we venture out into a little used...

Placing the Past: Visiting Whitewater’s CCC Camp | Whitewater State Park

Whitewater State Park 9041 MN-74, Alturan, MN, United States

Meet at the Whitewater South Picnic Area. The young men of the Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Whitewater State Park during the 1930's. After long days working in the park, they would retire to the South Picnic area. During this program we will visit the site of the former camp....

Introduction to Geocaching | Whitewater State Park

Whitewater State Park 9041 MN-74, Alturan, MN, United States

Meet at the Whitewater Nature Store. Want to go on a treasure hunt? Using a little technology and the signals from satellites above, we will search for clues to find a cache hidden in the park. We'll be using the park's GPS units during the program.

Mini Monsters | Whitewater State Park

Whitewater State Park 9041 MN-74, Alturan, MN, United States

Meet at the Whitewater Beach. Many small creatures live in Whitewater's cold water streams and at the beach. Get wet and wild as we use nets to search for some of Whitewater's miniature water monsters! Find out about the interesting critters we share the swimming hole with and what they...