Join Run Stillwater’s ninth Half Marathon for a day full of support. For the fifth year in a row, Run Stillwater will host the Stillwater...
Outdoors
Hunting Style
Perhaps it’s only the avid fowl hunter who knows the month of April hosts a special conservation-based light geese open season in Minnesota (through...
Last Fall’s Bagpipes and Bonfires Event Was a Fabulous Success
Last September, on a hot fall day, more than 500 Valley residents turned up (many of them in kilts) for the biennial Bagpipes and Bonfires event,...
Carpenter Nature Center Brings You the Art of Maple Syruping
Learn the art of maple syruping in a local class this month. Maple syruping is “one of those ‘rites of spring’ in the Midwest,” says Jennifer Vieth,...
Skijoring 101
Grab your pup and a pair of skis, and try your hand at this unique winter sport. Minnesotans and Wisconsinites aren’t the type to let a little snow...
Rowing Is Growing
Believe it or not, now is the time to sign up for this year’s rowing lessons—yes, just before the ice is out. The Hudson-based St. Croix Rowing...
The Valley Goes to Camp
Make sure to register for these fun summer camps by February—while there’s still time. While the snow might still be falling and summer is still a...
The Risks and Rewards of the Frozen St. Croix
The frigid winter months for the early European settlers along the St. Croix proved to be a struggle for survival and a fight to keep up spirits....
Winter Walks in the St. Croix Valley
Try snowshoeing for a full winter workout. Last year, Darren and Oie Dobier decided to take the leap and start their own outdoor adventure company....
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...
