Author: Greg Seitz

Greg is the founder and editor of St. Croix 360, a website he founded in 2011 to share river stories. He writes about conservation, recreation, history, arts, and much more. As of 2026, Greg is also working on a new book to be published by the University of Minnesota Press, which will focus on the human and natural history of the entire St. Croix River watershed. He grew up in Stillwater and today lives in May Township with his wife, poet Kate Seitz, two children, dog, and guinea pig.

Historic trail shelter at Wisconsin Interstate State Park restored after fire

Structure built by Great Depression workers was carefully repaired by local builders using traditional techniques.

September 26, 2025
Missing Miskobineshii: The legacy of a St. Croix tribal elder

A year after her passing, more words and wisdom.

September 11, 2025
Bringing Big Carnelian Lake back from the brink

Declining health highlights need for lakeshore habitat.

September 5, 2025
Pine needles residency: Here and there

The last week of my residency was spent working, wandering, and wondering.

August 15, 2025
Lake at William O’Brien State Park suddenly drained due to bad valve

Equipment malfunction causes Lake Alice to lose all its water.

August 12, 2025
Pine Needles residency: Storms of the centuries

Wind blows, trees topple, and what it means.

August 5, 2025
Pine Needles residency: Write here, write now

Settling in, getting grounded.

July 26, 2025
Night makes right

Canoeing under the full moon.

July 18, 2025
Six more ways of seeing the St. Croix: Highs and lows

The hills and valleys of the St. Croix River watershed create their own kind of art.

July 11, 2025
Six More Ways of Seeing the St. Croix: Precious waters

The lakes and streams designated as outstanding and significant are special waters requiring careful stewardship.

June 27, 2025