St. Croix, Grantsburg, Wisconsin
A pristine river corridor, wildlife, and dozens of lush springs. Before I hiked this route I expected the St. Croix River to be impressive. It is. This is a notably pristine large river, and the National Wild and Scenic River... trails.com
Wild River State Park
Turn the clock back a few hundred years and imagine yourself standing in the St. Croix River Valley amid a stretch of 100 to 200-foot white pine trees. If you're successful, you'll have a mental picture of what ... wildlifeviewingareas.com
Rum River Central, Anoka, Minnesota
One of several hiking opportunities along the popular Rum River, this hike follows a major bend in the river and offers a short but scenic hike through central Minnesota river lowlands. This is primarily a horseback riding pa... trails.com
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located in the east central region of the state, approximately 50 miles northwest of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area and 30 miles southeast of St. Cloud. The refuge protect... recreation.gov