Interstate State Parks; St. Croix Falls, WI and Taylor Falls, MN
The rugged beauty of the Dales of the St. Croix River, which straddle the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, had drawn visitors even as far back as the 1860s. But in 1895 when the beloved tourist destination was threatened with plans to grind the basalt cliffs for gravel, Minnesota and Wisconsin were galvanized to establish the first two cooperative state parks in the country in order to preserve the unique landscape for generations to come.
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Paddle the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Gather your pals for the perfect paddling adventure on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway!
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Paddling the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
After the record flooding in 2018 we were finally able to continue our journey down the St. Croix. 4 days 3 nights with great campsites, fishing, swimming and wildlife.
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
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St. Croix State Forest Campground
A quick look at the St. Croix State Forest Campground for our friends to plan a trip... nothing too special in this video :)
St Croix Falls Dam, Wisconsin.
Full flow near flood stage.
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Canoe Camping - St. Croix River
Four day canoe trip on the rugged and remote northern most sections of the St.Croix National Scenic Riverway.
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The Source of the Saint Croix River (Solon Springs, WI)
Near Solon Springs, Wisconsin, the Saint Croix River begins as a small creek flowing from a wetland area just north of Upper Saint Croix Lake. From this same wetland, another small stream flows northward toward Lake Superior. That trickle eventually becomes the Brule River, a world-famous destination for paddlers and anglers.
Imagine a single raindrop that falls precisely in the center of this headwaters area and strikes the edge of a certain alder leaf. After the raindrop splits in two, its northern half travels down the Brule and through all of the Great Lakes before eventually ending up in the Atlantic. Its southern half travels down the Saint Croix River and the Mississippi all the way to Gulf of Mexico. (In theory. In reality, of course, it’s all one big sponge that leaks from both ends.)
The best way to explore this special place without becoming trapped in hip-deep mud while being attacked by bloodthirsty mosquitos? Dress warmly and hike in on a January morning when the temperature is below zero. Or, if that’s not for you, then just sit back and enjoy the video.
Finally... To learn about the cabins and lake homes for sale on Upper Saint Croix Lake, give me a call at 218-590-6634. You can also visit my website at Or, you can reach me at jeanhedren@edinarealty.com.
Interstate (State) Park - St. Croix Falls, WI and Taylors Falls, MN
Visit to Interstate (State) Park along both sides of the St. Croix River in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The visit including a short hike and picnic dinner on the Potholes Trail in the park in Wisconsin and a walk on the paved path in the park across the river in Minnesota.
St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
Kayaking Taylors Falls to Osceola
campsite on saint croix river
St. Croix River cresting at St. Croix Falls, MN/WI dam.
7/15 - St. Croix River cresting at St. Croix Falls, WI/MN dam after torrential rains
St. Croix river
Canoe trip down a national scenic river this past weekend.
The St. Croix River
Produced by Julia Beaty
Alewives and blueback herring are two ecologically and economically important species that can be found in Downeast Maine's rivers. This video showcases local perspectives on the importance of the St. Croix River for alewife and blueback populations.
This video was produced as part of an oral history project carried out by Maine Sea Grant and NOAA Fisheries in the spring of 2014 with financial support from NOAA’s Preserve America Initiative.
To learn more about the fisheries heritage of Downeast Maine, visit DowneastFisheriesTrail.org
To learn more about the work being done by the Passamaquoddy Tribe to restore the St. Croix River and about the cultural importance of alewives for the Passamaquoddy people, visit
St Croix River
Recent heavy rains in Minnesota and Wisconsin have caused very heavy run off into the St. Croix River. The river through Taylors Falls is 7-10 feet above normal in just a couple days. You can see flood waters coming over the top of the dam, which is quite rare.
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | Wikipedia audio article
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Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
00:00:50 1 Activities
00:01:40 2 Management
00:02:11 3 Parks and public lands
00:02:36 4 See also
00:02:50 5 External links
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The Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway is a federally protected system of riverways located in eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. It protects 252 miles (406 km) of river, including the St. Croix River (on the Wisconsin/Minnesota border), and the Namekagon River (in Wisconsin), as well as adjacent land along the rivers. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is one of the original eight National Wild and Scenic Rivers, largely as a result of legislation by senators Walter Mondale of Minnesota and Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. The largest scenic riverway east of the Mississippi River, it lies within parts of eight counties in Wisconsin: Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Sawyer, and Washburn; and three in Minnesota: Chisago, Pine, and Washington.
St. Croix River. Wisconsin side.
Near Grantsburg. Wisconsin.
Driving Across St Croix River
Driving Across The St Croix River From Bayport Minnesota To Hudson Wisconsin on 2/15/15
Tour of Historic Brule to Saint Croix portage
The Brule-Saint Croix Chapter of the North Country Trail Association led a tour Saturday, July 4, 2015, east of Solon Springs in Douglas County, of the historic portage from the headwaters of the Saint Croix River to the upper branch of the Brule River, a portage that allowed travel from Lake Superior to the Mississippi River. The Sawyer County Record is newspaper serving Sawyer County, Wisconsin. haywardwi.com