The popular winter festival has returned to the St. Croix Valley. The Hudson Hot Air Affair winter ballooning festival is back for another great...
Outdoors
The World Snow Sculpting Championship Returns to Stillwater
Artists from around the world are set to compete in January 2023. Downtown Stillwater will be bustling with activity this winter, even after the...
Take the (Cold) Plunge: Benefits of Cold Water Plunging
Dip into the freezing water this winter. If cold plunging or dipping one’s body into ice cold water isn’t thumbing your nose at a Minnesota winter,...
Roaming Stone Sculpture Recalls A Memory of the Prairie
Belwin Conservancy’s newest art installation brings visitors closer to nature. Sitting on 1,500 acres of land, the Belwin Conservancy welcomes...
Favorite Hikes Around St. Croix Valley
There’s nothing quite like a Midwestern fall—the colorful foliage, the crisp air and the breathtaking views that envelop our community. Several...
Outdoor Playground Offers Kids a World of Possibilities
A Hudson backyard transforms into an immersive classroom for kids. Amid a five-acre forest lies a custom jungle gym, climbing trees and a world of...
It’s the Dog Days
The spring equinox has passed, the days are longer and the sunshine is brighter. Now that spring is officially here, it’s time to have a ball with...
Enter the Badlands
Outdoor enthusiasts love this famous snow park. For the past five decades, the Badlands Snow Park has been a prominent recreation area in Hudson,...
Field of Interest
Local donors help establish St. Croix Valley Foundation’s environmental fund. Continuing to better the landscape of the region, the St. Croix Valley...
Carving a Champion
World Snow Sculpting Championship comes to Stillwater. The cold and snowy days of winter usher in a new season of activities and competitions....
Home Grown
Insights from a self-taught suburban farmer. “If you had told me 10 years ago that I would become a chicken lady with a 3,000-square-foot garden, I...
New Growth in St. Croix Valley
St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners Association prepares for spring gardening. Like many local organizations, the St. Croix Valley Master Gardeners...
Go Play Outside
Expert tips to keep pets healthy and safe. Rachel Mairose, executive director of Secondhand Hounds, says the shelter has witnessed an uptick in...
Outdoor Adventure
Winter camping could provide the peaceful paradise you crave. Winter camping may be just the vacation adventure you need to reconnect with nature....
Bringing Fun to 2021
Even though many events had to be canceled or postponed due to the ongoing pandemic, the Hudson Hot Air Affair (HHAA) committee decided to proceed...
Frozen
Enjoy the uniquely northern sport of ice fishing. With a minnesota motto that aptly states, “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” well, we all know just how...
Beginner Birders: Check Out This Hike at Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Take part in a guided bird hike at a Washington Country park! Experience the outdoors,...
‘A Magical Place’: Franconia Sculpture Park Continues to Grow
The Franconia Sculpture Park's Community Learning Center expands the attraction's capabilities and availability. The road to Franconia in many ways...
St. Croix River Cruises Offer a Scenic View of the Valley
Take your pick for an end-of-summer St. Croix River cruise. Enjoy the views of the majestic St Croix River. Our area is spoiled for choice when it...
The Ghost of the St. Croix River
Gabe Schubert explains the thrill of fly-fishing for aggressive, unpredictable muskies—a truly challenging trend in the world of fishing. Gabe...
