First Day Hikes foster connection with nature and community on New Year’s Day. Each New Year’s Day, people around the country rise early to join in...
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Riverway Volunteer Program Protects Scenic St. Croix
Meet the two organizations behind an all-new joint Riverway Volunteer Program. The St. Croix Valley and Riverway may be a treasure to the people who...
Oxbow Trails Open in Afton
There’s a new way to enjoy the natural beauty of the St. Croix Valley. Belwin Conservancy’s newest trail system, Oxbow Trails, officially opened for...
Children’s Farm Preschool Celebrates 50 Years
Picture, if you will, a vibrant, comforting place, filled with wonder. A place where the delightful sounds of children and farm animals play...
Photographer Rhett Arens Shares Stunning Shots
Photographer has traveled across the world, but says life in the Valley is truly special. Local photographer Rhett Arens enjoys early mornings the...
Exploring the World of Birding
Mother’s Day marigolds turn a lifelong passion into a nationally recognized eco-tour business. When photographer and birding guide Kyle Te Poel was...
Loose Yourself in a Beautiful Perch Lake Morning
What’s my inspiration behind this photograph? I crave situations where the lighting can change dramatically during a shooting session. The...
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...
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...
The St. Croix Riverway Turns 50
“The purpose of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is to preserve, protect and enhance the value of the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers and their...
A Unique Way of Bringing Science and Art Together
Science and art aren’t regularly combined, but the Science Museum of Minnesota’s Pine Needles Artists in Residence program, run through St. Croix...
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,...
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...
