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Silent season
The time of quiet and cold comes with its own subtle beauty.
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River report: April showers bring May floodplain paddling
High water offers more to explore.
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Seeing spring
Two trips to the river reveal the rapid arrival of the new season.
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Scenes from the first sunny day of spring on the St. Croix River
Photos and a few words about paddling between seasons.
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The sublime solitude of spring
Open water, cold day, alone except for restless waterfowl..
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Seeing some sights on the upper St. Croix River
A scenic stretch offers wildlife, history, geology, and much more.
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Smoke on the water
A strange sojourn under sooty skies with smallmouth bass that just won’t bite.
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The power of a paddle
A simple tool provides solitude and scenery.
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Back on the water: Encounters with icebergs, beavers, and birds
A first float on the St. Croix River, with an unexpected appearance by aquatic creatures, and other wild experiences as spring gets started.
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Cold comfort
A hike down to the river seeking solitude and winter sights.
