• Canoeists paddle by tree lined shores

    Saint Croix

    National Scenic Riverway WI,MN

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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!

  • 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.

News

White petaled flowers protected by a rounded green leaf emerge in early spring

One of the earliest spring wildflowers is the Bloodroot.  The leaf helps protect it from cold temperatures and late snows.

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News sometimes happens fast or is unexpected. This is where we will try to post what is happening at the Riverway or direct you to where you can get the information you need. There are different methods and locations within the website depending on your interests.

News Releases: See current News Releases or view Archived Releases to see what the Riverway thinks you should know. Don't want to have to keep checking back, there is also a RSS News Feed from the News Release website to keep you informed.

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Blogs: Another way to get a more personal view of the Riverway is to follow the blog- River Currents. Park staff will write about events and observations.

The media can contact Public Affairs/PIO at e-mail or call 715-483-2270.

 

Wells are now closing for the season. Wells typically open in the spring after all danger of freezing is past. They may not all be working until near Memorial Day and occasionally one has to be shut down or malfunctions during the summer for a short period. Wells are shut down in the fall before freezing weather is expected, typically during September. Locations of wells can be found on the maps for different segments of the river. The following list are wells that are currently maintained:
Earl
Howell
McDowell
Eagles Nest
Osceola

Occasionally a well is inoperable, it is good to have a back up plan for water, just in case.

 

Did You Know?

Blackand white old photo of three men standing on logs loaded on a wagon with horses attached

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.