The Franconia Sculpture Park's Community Learning Center expands the attraction's capabilities and availability. The road to Franconia in many ways...
Outdoors
Group says Minnesota’s Native Prairies Are ‘as Rare and Worthy of Saving as the Amazon’
Local group stresses importance of native prairies. Evanne Hunt wears a yellow protective suit while she carefully watches a fire burn a strip of...
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...
‘Cheapest Way to See the World’: St. Croix Sailor Goes All-in on Hobby
St. Croix River sailor rediscovers his childhood passion for sailing. For the third straight summer, J.R. Hunter is spending as much time as...
Sailing Schools in the St. Croix Valley
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes - might as well learn to sail on them. There are several sailing schools in the St. Croix Valley area that...
Visit These Local Spots on Your St. Croix Valley Staycation
Add these St. Croix Valley “bucket list” locations to your list of best places to check out this summer. It’s easy to see why we think the St. Croix...
A Guide to Hudson’s Concerts in the Park
Hudson does outdoor music right on the regular at Concerts in the Park at Lakefront Park. There’s nothing quite like live music. But add summery...
Phipps Center for the Arts Offers Plenty of Summer Fun
Check out one of the dozens of classes offered during the seven weeks of Summer Art Camp. “Hudson in summer is really hopping!” says John Potter,...
Tropical Birds Connect Costa Rica to the St. Croix Valley
Tropical Wings helps support neotropical migratory birds. With a focus on the welfare of migratory birds shared between the Upper Midwest and Costa...
Inside Bending Branches, the World’s Largest Manufacturer of Canoe and Kayak Paddles
Osceola company builds an outdoor legacy. If you want to build a better paddle, ask a canoeist or a kayaker. That’s the simple logic that has fueled...
As Spring Arrives, Boating Season Begins on the St. Croix River
From winter storage emerges summer fun. For a list of boat buying and maintenance resources in the St. Croix Valley, click here. Quality of life is...
Rent a Bike in Downtown Stillwater and Start Exploring
Bike rentals make exploring even easier. Too often, we get caught up in the activities of our daily lives and forget to enjoy all of the amenities...
St. Croix Valley Boat Buying and Maintenance Resource Guide
For local boat sales, slip leasing, storage and maintenance information, check out these local marinas and boat dealers. This article originally...
Franconia Sculpture Park Hosts Interesting Artwork That Sparks Conversation
This is an artist’s replica of a motel sign in Memphis that memorializes the assasination of MLK in 1968. If you’re looking for an easy entry...
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...
Cycling the St. Croix
Biking options of all kinds abound in the Valley. No one looks forward to the spring bicycling season more than those of us who really know winter....
Local Winter Activities That are Fun for the Whole Family
We found some of the best winter activities in the St. Croix Valley. Has cabin fever taken hold of your family? Are the kids getting restless? Is...
Local Experts Offer Tips on River Fishing for Anglers of All Ages and Abilities
Many of us know the St. Croix River as a great place to go boating, take pictures or picnic alongside. We might go for walks on the Stillwater...
Somerset Amphitheater Hosts Sonshine Festival
A Christian music festival comes to the Somerset Amphitheater. For the past 32 years, Minnesota has hosted one of the top Christian music festivals...
Staying Safe On The Historic Beaches Of The St. Croix River
Summer is a time when sunny skies and warm breezes beckon people of all ages to flock to their favorite swimming beaches to cool off and enjoy a...
