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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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Afton State Park phenology for April 22 to 28
Lots of life to look for as the season slowly progresses.
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Navigate 2022: Art and nature show ways back to the world
St. Croix Valley artists, environmentalists, arts administrators and others gather for a creative conversation.
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The sublime solitude of spring
Open water, cold day, alone except for restless waterfowl..
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Afton State Park Phenology, March 26 – April 1
First signs of growth and migration mean spring is slowly starting.
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Low chance of high water this flood season
Forecasts call for slight rise in river levels, while there is hope drought will lift by mid-summer.
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Afton State Park Phenology, May 14-20, 2021
Spring is speeding up at the park along the lower river.
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DNR: Play it safe as early boating season gets underway
Wearing a life jacket could be the single most important factor in surviving cold water immersion.
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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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Switching seasons: More videos of ice-out on the St. Croix
Watch the river clear in additional footage from last weekend.
