Throughout its pages, St. Croix Valley Magazine showcases our communities in a multitude of ways, and one of our favorite methods is through our...
Lens on St. Croix Valley
Painted Lady
Hudson resident photographs the beauty of the great outdoors. Hobbyist and nature photographer Lisa Townsend captured this photo in her Hudson...
Lens on St. Croix Valley: Ice Fishing on Perch Lake
Hobby photographer captures the beauty of St. Croix County. While shooting a beautiful December sunset, hobby photographer Lucy McNellis captured...
St. Croix Sundog
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...
Osceola Bridge
Photographer captures the beauty of the St. Croix Valley. When photographer Sarah Lilja took this photo on a warm summer day, the light, greenery...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2022 Photo Contest Winners
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...
Fishing in the Mist
Photography as an art form in nature. Sarah Lilja has an immense passion for nature. Her favorite photos to take include landscape, flowers and...
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2022: Submissions Open in August
From professionals to hobbyists, photographers are encouraged to enter our annual contest. St. Croix Valley Magazine enjoys showcasing the Valley’s...
Springtime Kayaking
Winning photo shows people enjoying kayaking at Franconia Dalles. Sarah Lilja took this photo on the St. Croix River near Franconia, where the rock...
Under the Bridge
A new view of the Arcola High Bridge. Stillwater resident Maribeth Lundeen says she frequently goes on meditative walks on the trails near the...
Calm Morning in Stillwater
Photographer showcases a unique view of Stillwater. We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest in the...
Morning Fog on Perch Lake
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....
Lens on St. Croix Valley 2021 Photo Contest Winners
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...
Brothers in the Sunset
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...
Late Nights, Early Mornings
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...
Moon Glow
We’re beaming over this Lens on St. Croix Valley award-winning photo. We regularly feature photo submissions from our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo...
Remnants of Christmas
We love the view and the nod toward the joy of the holidays in this Lens on St. Croix Valley submission. Remnants of Christmas by Rachael Johnson...
Willow River Falls Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before
"Winter at the Falls" won in the City Landmarks category of our 2019 Lens on St. Croix Valley Photo Contest. We regularly feature photo submissions...
Lens on St. Croix Valley: Drone Photo Captures Autumn from a New Angle
Drone photographer Michel Huber captured a lovely autumnal scene for our Lens on St. Croix Valley photo contest. We regularly feature photo...
Savor a Slice of Summer with These Lens on St. Croix Valley Photos
Summer has set sail but we still have fond memories via your photography. Above: Thanks to Patrick O’Donnell for submitting this photo titled “St....
