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...

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...
For Hudson wildlife photographer Lisa Townsend, a spontaneous stop led to an amazing find. “I had been with a friend photographing ducks [that]...
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...
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...
Award-winning image captures an autumn sunrise. Stillwater resident Todd Kockelman captured this image on an October morning on his way into work....
Throughout its pages, St. Croix Valley Magazine showcases our communities in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Hudson resident photographs the beauty of the great outdoors. Hobbyist and nature photographer Lisa Townsend captured this photo in her Hudson...
Hobby photographer captures the beauty of St. Croix County. While shooting a beautiful December sunset, hobby photographer Lucy McNellis captured...
Rare atmospheric phenomenon captured in Stillwater. “It was a Friday. I had just dropped off my two sons at [school]. It was 17 below out. I was on...
Photographer captures the beauty of the St. Croix Valley. When photographer Sarah Lilja took this photo on a warm summer day, the light, greenery...
We're looking at the valley through your lens. With such a scenic community, it's no surpise that the submissions for our Lens on St. Croix Valley...
Photography as an art form in nature. Sarah Lilja has an immense passion for nature. Her favorite photos to take include landscape, flowers and...
From professionals to hobbyists, photographers are encouraged to enter our annual contest. St. Croix Valley Magazine enjoys showcasing the Valley’s...
Winning photo shows people enjoying kayaking at Franconia Dalles. Sarah Lilja took this photo on the St. Croix River near Franconia, where the rock...
A new view of the Arcola High Bridge. Stillwater resident Maribeth Lundeen says she frequently goes on meditative walks on the trails near the...
Photographer showcases a unique view of Stillwater. We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest in the...
Why you should always bring your camera. We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest in the pages of St....
Competition was stiff this year for the annual Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest, but after the dust settled, the judges picked the winning...
We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest in the pages of St. Croix Valley Magazine and online. This...
Memories from the farm. We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest in the pages of St. Croix Valley...