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Saint Croix National Scenic RiverwayRear view of two canoeists wading and pulling their canoe over a shallow spot
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Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
Nature & Science

nature & science includes:

Animals
Environmental Factors
 
painted turtle with its yellow striped neck stretched out rests on a log admidst green water.
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A sunny spot to bask
Nature is everywhere here on the St. Croix Riverway. Look over there, was that an eagle? Swoosh, what was that, a dragonfly? What is that black form at the river's edge, a bear? Research is conducted in all seasons here and the information collected becomes a tool to help manage the area. Be on the lookout as you explore this diverse habitat that is the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
While you are out on the river take time to look at the night sky.  Does it look different from where you live?  Learn more
A very narrow insect with skinny legs and a tail  

Did You Know?
Water scorpions use their tails or siphons as a a "snorkel" thrusting it up through the surface film on the water to the air above. Their legs are not much use in swimming, so most water scorpions spend life near the shoreline.

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Last Updated: July 08, 2008 at 10:07 EST