The St Croix and Namekagon rivers create a corridor where all manner of things --past, present, and timeless--converge. Scenery shifts as geoloical zones shift, as prairie and forests meet and mix, and as rivers and streams water the life-rich riparian zones lining their banks. Use the links below to explore the nature of the Riverway.
Environmental Factors
The park provides a "living laboratory" that helps to better understand how environmental factors have shaped park landscapes. Wildland Fire Management
Planned and unplanned fires ensure the safety and health of area resources, wildlife, communities, and people. Sounds of the Riverway
Sounds of the Riverway are present in all the seasons. Some of the research that occurs at the Riverway is done in cooperation with the Great Lakes Inventory and Monitoring Network. |
Last updated: February 2, 2023