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Pen used to designate the St. Croix a Wild & Scenic River donated to Park Service
President Lyndon Johnson used the pen to sign the 1968 legislation designating the St. Croix as one of eight inaugural rivers.
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Wolf Creek settlement was once crucial to St. Croix River transportation
The little village was once important for moving supplies past the rapids above St. Croix Falls, WI.
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Big game hunting on the St. Croix River
In 1958, Dick Ugland began exploring the back channels on the St. Croix River upstream of Stillwater, searching for big northern pike.
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Heritage Initiative workshops finished, effort begins to identify important stories
The final Heritage Discovery Workshops were held this month, and the Heritage Initiative will now take the information collected and start planning Heritage Summits for this fall.
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Share your memories of the river near Rush City
Learn about the history of the St. Croix near Chisago and Pine counties, and share your family’s own stories, at an event on Sunday, August 14.
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Namekagon River Memory Day
You are invited to share your stories and photos at a special event in Trego this Thursday, or come to hear about the river’s fascinating history.
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Boom Site Day celebrates lumbering history
A family-friendly event on Saturday will feature presentations by historical re-enactors, authors, artists, and more.
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A significant span
On the hundredth anniversary of an incredible bridge over the St. Croix River, I join a small pilgrimage.
