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Afton State Park Phenology, Nov. 25 – Dec. 8th, 2022
Birds follow seeds, deer lose antlers, and frogs hunker down.
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Video: Fishing and cooking on the frozen St. Croix River
It’s kind of like if Martha Stewart hosted an ice-fishing show.
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Walking with the wolf
An encounter with one of the river’s wildest inhabitants.
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Afton State Park phenology, Jan. 21 to Feb. 3
The subtle sights and sounds of a silent season.
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How to catch lake sturgeon through the ice
Experienced angler shares advice on everything from gear to technique for pursuing this special fish.
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Afton State Park Phenology Feb. 19 to March 4, 2021
First bird migration is beginning, maple sap will soon start to run, and other signs of the season.
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Cold comfort
A hike down to the river seeking solitude and winter sights.
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Watch: A guy’s goats keep him company while he swims the icy St. Croix
“It’s good for body and mind,” he says.
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Winter water: What happens under the ice?
How does stream life survive in cold weather and low water temperatures? And what happens on lakes and rivers with complete ice cover at the water surface?
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River Bum Blog: Walking on water
Winter hiking along the frozen river opens a window to this subtle season.
