Camping on the Croix: Introduction to a Defining Debate

February 23, 2007

This is the first in a series on proposed changes to camping management policies on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a topic of continued interest to me.
The National Park Service released a proposal this week for new camping regulations on the St. Croix River between St. Croix Falls and Stillwater. Presenting several management [...]

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Leapfrogging

August 7, 2006

Taken through the binoculars. Shortly after I took this, the heron flew ahead of the egret and continued working its way up the shoreline.

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Still

July 5, 2006


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No Rush

July 3, 2006


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For the Record

November 7, 2005

I’ve only recently discovered that the National Park Service is investigating restricting camping on my favorite section of the St. Croix River (PDF). Just to formally state my opinion and perhaps hear what some readers think, here’s the full text of my letter to the Park Service on the issue.
Jill,
I will not be able to [...]

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Right Where I Am

October 17, 2005

It’s hard to figure out where this trip began…
First, a few weeks ago we paddled down the St. Croix with a floatilla of three canoes and swore we’d be back.
Then, Saturday afternoon, while Rosie and I are cavorting in the fallen leaves and the golden trees at a state park, Canoeman leaves me a message. [...]

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