Experience It All Just Over the Border with Polk County’s Spring Discovery Hunt!
It’s a short drive from the Twin Cities and includes these best-kept secrets…
A waterfall the kids can get up close to and even go behind! Talk about fantastic family photos.
Paddle ride down the St. Croix River.
World-famous potholes formed by glacial meltwater that you can stand in!
An opportunity to get up close and personal with deer, goats, donkeys, and more!!
These unique experiences are only a short car ride away from the Twin Cities, yet many have NEVER BEEN. We’re talking about Polk County, Wisconsin. It’s just over the border and is a refreshing escape filled with outdoor adventures, charming small-town experiences, and a thriving food and beverage scene. From scenic hiking trails to a classic supper club experience, you can experience it all and have a little fun while checking off your progress and entering your family for a chance to win as part of Polk County’s Spring Discovery Hunt.
It works like a scavenger hunt and is designed to help you uncover some of Polk County’s best-kept secrets. Polk County is located in the Northwestern part of Wisconsin and borders Washington County and Chisago County in Minnesota.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning explorer, this interactive experience is a fun way to build your trip itinerary while discovering local businesses, scenic spots, and hidden gems throughout the county. Plus, there’s a chance to win an overnight getaway package*, including a stay in the Geodome at Big Rock Creek, a $80 gift card to The Dalles House Restaurant & Lounge, and four tickets to a 2025 show at St. Croix Festival Theatre. Stop by the visitor center to get started, and let the adventure begin!
It’s easy to participate in the Polk County Spring Discovery Hunt. Here are the three steps:
STEP 1: Pick up your official Discovery Hunt card at the Polk County Visitor’s Center
STEP 2: Complete at least one activity from each of the six categories on the front of the card.
STEP 3: When you are finished, scan the QR code on the back of the card to submit your entry.
Activities within the categories of STEP 2 include great hikes and sights, like going behind the waterfall at Cascade Falls in Osceola, standing in the world-famous potholes formed by glacial meltwater, or checking out the museums, galleries, and live performances all over the county. Plus, get active biking, golfing, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, ATV cruising, and more!
Entries to the Spring Discovery Hunt are accepted from March 15 through May 15. The Polk County Visitor’s Center is at 710 Highway 35, St. Croix Falls, WI 54024.
Contest rules and more details at: https://discoverpolkcountywi.com/discovery-hunt/
