history – St. Croix 360

Part 3: ‘Girl Reporter’ goes canoeing on the St. Croix River in 1921

Groundbreaking journalist and her friends complete their journey with final stops in Marine and Stillwater.

The future friend of Eleanor Roosevelt encountered sand and deadheads that made her group’s trip difficult.

Minneapolis Tribune published humorous report on a weekend trip down the river by Lorena Hickok in 1921.

The Civilian Conservation Corps helped shape Interstate Park during the Great Depression.

Decades of historic Washington County newspapers are now available for free online access.

French cartographer placed the St. Croix on seventeenth-century map despite some geographic misconceptions.

Architect and environmental educator shares river works from the 1980s.

Historic reenactors and fur trade activities will be featured at Jan. 24 event.

Two buildings saved from demolition were restored and reopened.

Changes due to to lower visitation, less revenue hit site near Pine City and others around Minnesota.