Afton invites neighbors to embrace the magic of the season. Afton receives a magical makeover during the holiday season as timeless tradition and...
Winter
Frosty Sunrise
A hobby photographer captures winter magic on a sunrise stroll along the St. Croix River. Nikkita Berglind, of River Falls, Wisconsin, was walking...
Hudson Hot Air Affair Is Back for a 36th Year
Take to the skies of Hudson this February. Hudson, Wisconsin, invites residents and visitors to its premier winter hot air balloon rally and...
Stillwater Hosts the First-Ever World Snow Celebration
Stillwater’s World Snow Sculpting Championship to headline new winter festival. It’s been four years since Stillwater became the home of the World...
Toast to the Holiday Season With Uplifting Cocktails
There’s so much to love about seasonal cocktails. These winter mixed drinks can stir nostalgia and holiday spirit in just a sip. Made with seasonal...
Freeze the Day
Winter is here, and for us hearty Midwesterners that means taking advantage of the unique things to do across our beautiful region. Luckily, the...
A Breath of Fresh Air
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...
A Magical Weekend
The popular winter festival has returned to the St. Croix Valley. The Hudson Hot Air Affair winter ballooning festival is back for another great...
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,...
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...
Miracle At Big Rock Brings Dazzling Holiday Fun to the St. Croix Valley
The winter wonderland is back for its second year of lights, holiday cheer and more. The snow is aglow at Big Rock Creek thanks to the Miracle at...
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....
Got Extra Scarves? Try Using Them for Winter Home Décor
Scarves can be more than a wardrobe accessory. Just as we change our wardrobes from season to season, we should also change our home decor to...
Here’s How They Keep the Slopes Slick at Wild Mountain and Trollhaugen
Go behind the scenes with local ski groomers. "When I was a kid, going out early with my dad to groom was one of my favorite things to do,” Amy...
Brush Up on a Hot Winter Sport at St. Croix Curling Center
If you’ve always wanted to try curling but didn’t know where to begin, St. Croix Valley is home to the St. Croix Curling Center. As interest in...
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,...
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...
