-
Raspberry Landing Closed
The road to Raspberry Landing in Burnett County, Wisconsin, washed out during recent heavy rains and the landing is currently inaccessible. Continue to check this website for updates.
-
High Water Due To Recent Rainfall
Recent rainfall has raised water levels dramatically. The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers are flowing high, fast and cold. Take extra precautions while on the water. Additional rainfall over the next few days could raise the rivers even further.
-
Osceola Picnic Area Closed Due To High Water
The Osceola Picnic Area is currently closed due to flooding. The restrooms in the picnic area, as well as the restrooms and public drinking water at Osceola Landing are also closed at this time.
SOFAS: Family Fun
|
Contact: Dale Cox, 715-483-2272
St. Croix Valley Families: Get off the Sofa! Join the SOFAS! Longing for fun, outdoor family time? The National Park Service, Wisconsin State Parks, Minnesota State Parks, and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources are uniting this summer to offer the first of its kind, action-packed family adventure club in the St. Croix Valley. The Summer Outdoor Family Adventure Series, or SOFAS, will take area residents on a variety of hikes, paddles, and fun activities during the summer of 2010. Each week, we’ll explore a new spot in the St. Croix River Valley. Join the club, get your passport book, attend seven or more events, and receive the 2010 SOFAS collectable pin. The SOFAS kick-off will be held on Sunday, June 6 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Osceola Landing. Families can bring a picnic to the landing, participate in a variety of activities, and learn about SOFAS. Along with picking up the summer passport book, activities will include animal track printing, a scavenger hunt, and nature journal making, along with opportunities to learn about edible wild plants and native freshwater mussels. The kick-off event is free. Osceola Landing is located on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River, off of Highway 243, a quarter mile west of Osceola, Wisconsin. The Highway 243 bridge is expected to be open to single lane traffic on June 6 due to a rehabilitation project. Check http://www.dot.state.mn.us/roadwork/current.html for current information. The 2010 SOFAS schedule includes the following programs: Sunday, June 13, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 16, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 10:00 a.m. to noon Sunday, July 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 15, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Trumpeter Swan Experience, Crex Meadows Wildlife Area Sunday, August 29, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Every event is suitable for ages 10 and up, and every other event for ages 6 and up. All programs are free unless noted. A state park vehicle permit ($5-$10/day, $25-$35/year) is required for programs that take place within a state park. Programs require physical activity and will take place rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. For additional information, call (715) 483-2274. |
Did You Know?
Between 1850 and 1889 log jams occurred at angle rock on the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin, where the river bends within a rocky gorge. In 1886 over 150 million board feet of logs jammed creating a tourist attraction. Today St. Croix NSR attracts tourists for its scenic beauty.