Peer through a window to Stillwater. For Stillwater resident Thomas Valine, taking walks around downtown Stillwater is a practice in creativity....
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Fall Hike
After enjoying a fall hike at Arcola Bluffs, Stillwater resident Maribeth Lundeen stopped at Arcola Mills to capture this image of a small stream...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2025 Winners
Photographers bring the St. Croix Valley into focus. Over the past year, residents have been cataloging local life around St. Croix Valley. This...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2025
From June 1–July 31, we invited you to submit your photos of the St. Croix Valley. Now, it's time to vote for the Readers' Choice! Scroll through...
Balloon on the River
Karen Schulz was on a boat ride on the St. Croix River last summer with her husband when they came across several hot air balloons. “Trying to take...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2025 Is Now Open for Submissions
Our annual photo contest is a few clicks away. Each year, we invite readers to share fresh perspectives of the Valley through our annual Lens on St....
Nature’s Radiant Pause
An award-winning image showcases an orchard oriole in spring. “Every spring, I visit my favorite birding spot near New Richmond, [Wisconsin], where...
Frosty Sunrise
A hobby photographer captures winter magic on a sunrise stroll along the St. Croix River. Nikkita Berglind, of River Falls, Wisconsin, was walking...
Snow Carver
A hobby photographer captures an award-winning image at the World Snow Sculpting Championship. A snow sculptor at the World Snow Sculpting...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024 Winners
Explore the winning photos from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. This summer, we asked local residents to scroll down their digital files...
Hats Off to Photographer Jerry Weise
Award-winning photos capture downtown Stillwater in color. In August 2023, Stillwater residents gathered downtown to recreate a photo from the 1901...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2024
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
Stillwater Lily Pads
Award-winning image showcases beauty along country roads. Stillwater photographer Vanessa Christensen was heading back from the beach with her...
Participate in Our 2024 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest
How do you (and your camera) view local life? Each July and August, St. Croix Valley Magazine invites readers to submit their favorite photos to our...
Curious Kits
Award-winning photo captures siblings at play. “Springtime in Wisconsin offers a plethora of exciting wildlife opportunities for migrating animals...
Moon Glow from Above
Photographer captures bird’s-eye view of beloved annual event. The Hot Air Affair is a Hudson, Wisconsin, tradition. For the past few years, local...
Fun in the Frozen North
Award-winning photo captures family at the Ice Palace Maze. For Stillwater resident Jon Quijano, there’s beauty to be found in the everyday. The...
Short-Eared Owl
For Hudson wildlife photographer Lisa Townsend, a spontaneous stop led to an amazing find. “I had been with a friend photographing ducks [that]...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023 Winners
We're excited to share our winners for the Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023 photo contest! During the summer, we asked local shutterbugs to share their...
Readers’ Choice Voting for Lens on St. Croix Valley 2023
In July and August, we invited you to submit your photos of the communities of the St. Croix Valley area. From stunning aerial vistas to scenic...
