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High Water
The rivers are running high and fast and the water is cold. Be prepared and cautious if venturing out on the rivers!
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Wells Closed
Beginning in 2013, water will no longer be available at McDowell Bridge Landing, Riverside Landing, and the Marshland District Office on Highway 70. Please plan accordingly and bring an adequate supply of water.
For Teachers
Rivers Are Alive helps students appreciate aquatic environments National Park Service educational opportunities actively engage participants in learning about the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers, their watersheds, and developing a sense of personal stewardship. Teachers and group leaders can schedule educational programs at outdoor river sites, park visitor centers, and in school classrooms at no cost. To schedule a free program or obtain more information, please contact one of the following members of the Educational Partnerships Team. Programming is limited and scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Park rangers present programs within one-hour driving time from visitor centers. Programs are developed for groups of 15 to 30 participants. Larger or smaller groups should contact a ranger for availability. St. Croix River Visitor Center, Namekagon Visitor Center The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway currently has one curriculum package available for teacher use. It is called Rivers are Alive and is targeted to fourth graders. The curriculum may be downloaded and printed out or you can contact a staff member to learn more about the program. Rivers Are Alive (pdf file) The park also has a bibliography of suggested reading for teachers and students about the history and ecology of the Riverway.
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Did You Know?
In 1872 3,500 men, 1,600 horses and 250 oxen logged off 35,000 acres cutting some 200 million board feet of logs. "Taylors Falls Reporter". In 1883 the Boom in Stillwater, Minnesota, which collected logs coming down the St. Croix River, reported 1,397,417 logs for 217,045,647 board feet.