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Episode 7 : St. Croix Valley

Set Your Sights on the Beauty of St. Croix Valley

Adventure enthusiasts will thrive in the City of Trails and throughout the St. Croix Valley, where fun can be had on both land and water.

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Sterling UTV Trail

Spend the day speeding along nearly 19 miles of scenic trails in a UTV.
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Interstate State Park

Use the park as a launchpad for adventure where you can camp, kayak, hike and climb the cliffs.
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St. Croix River

View spectacular fall colors from the water as you canoe down the river.
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Cascade Falls

Take a short hike to discover a 25-foot waterfall, perfect for cooling off.

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Sterling UTV Trail Interstate State Park Hiking Canoe the St. Croix River Cascade Falls

Things To Do

Two closed-loop trails provide nearly 20 miles of adventure for UTV enthusiasts looking to crank their day into high gear. Passing through wooded and open terrain, you’re sure to catch glimpses of wildlife — and the grins of your fellow riders.

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Sterling/Jack Pine Loop ATV Trail

Grantsburg, WI

ATV & UTV Trails in St. Croix Valley

Things To Do

Established in 1900, the state’s oldest park serves as the start of the Ice Age Trail. The geological wonders left by the glaciers offer a myriad of must-sees and must-dos in this 1,300-acre wonder. Climb the cliffs of the St. Croix River Dalles, kayak through the rapids or hike the plentiful trails — just keep an eye out for the potholes that pepper one such namesake trail.

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Interstate State Park

St. Croix Falls, WI

Trails and Hiking in St. Croix Falls

Things To Do

Depending on where you drop your boat, you’ll be greeted with views that include dense forest, scaling bluffs and maybe even a small cascade or two. Your trip down the St. Croix can truly be an adventure of your own making, lasting as long or as little as you’d like.

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St. Croix River

St Croix Falls, WI

Places to Canoe in St. Croix Falls

Things To Do

A wooden overlook provides a full view of Cascade Falls, but if you and your crew are feeling adventurous, head down to the beach for a shared moment of joy behind (or through) the waterfall. LED lights illuminate the falls in multiple colors at night for a different kind of breathtaking view.

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Cascade Falls

Osceola, WI

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Opportunities overflow in St. Croix Valley

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