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National Park Service seeks public comment on trail near Namekagon River
Quarter-mile trail connecting other trails across federal land would be first in riverway to allow bicycles.
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Guest poem: Vespers
A few lovely lines about the egrets that call the river home.
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Creature Feature: The rare dragonfly that bears the St. Croix River’s name
St. Croix Snaketails have only been known to exist since 1989, when researchers stumbled across the species on the upper river.
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A bittersweet season
Autumn brings beauty, solitude, short days, cool water — and more river stories.
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Finding fossils along the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway
A paleontologist shares insights about some of the evidence of ancient life that can be found along the St. Croix River.
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Viewing fall colors on the Namekagon River
Tips for enjoying autumn’s splendor along the St. Croix’s largest tributary — a wild and wonderful river.
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Video round-up: Virtual visits along the St. Croix River
Recent videos posted to YouTube include a variety of perspectives on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
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New public land program will help conservation in Washington County
Conservation Areas will allow county to protect precious places outside the traditional park system.
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Music education grants available for St. Croix Valley schools
Applications are now being accepted for funding to support young people learning and experience music.
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Report: Conservation efforts help Snake River withstand threats
The St. Croix River tributary has been hit by freak floods and exotic plants, but natural landscapes have softened the blows.