July 2018
Fly Fishing Workshop
Join Hayward Fly Fishing Co. as they sponsor Fly Casting & Fly Fishing Gear Basics. These workshops will take place Tuesday evenings through the heart of the summer. Participants will learn the art of casting a fly rod, the essential gear one would need to get started, and the best spots along the Namekagon River to test your new skills. Workshops are open to anyone ages 10 and older. Please note that there is a limit for each class so…
Find out more »Lumberjack World Championships
International competition showcasing the best sawing, chopping, speed climbing, log rolling, boom-running & more in the Historic Lumberjack Bowl! You'll have a darned good time! Great family fun! Yo-Ho! Sawing - Sawdust will fly when Lumberjacks and Lumberjills attack lathe-turned white pine in a head-to-head competition using a crosscut saw or a souped-up chainsaw in a variety of fast and furious events! Chopping - Lumberjacks and Lumberjills sharpen up their axes to compete in the high intensity standing chop, underhand chop, springboard…
Find out more »Fly Fishing Workshop
Join Hayward Fly Fishing Co. as they sponsor Fly Casting & Fly Fishing Gear Basics. These workshops will take place Tuesday evenings through the heart of the summer. Participants will learn the art of casting a fly rod, the essential gear one would need to get started, and the best spots along the Namekagon River to test your new skills. Workshops are open to anyone ages 10 and older. Please note that there is a limit for each class so…
Find out more »Fly Fishing Workshop
Join Hayward Fly Fishing Co. as they sponsor Fly Casting & Fly Fishing Gear Basics. These workshops will take place Tuesday evenings through the heart of the summer. Participants will learn the art of casting a fly rod, the essential gear one would need to get started, and the best spots along the Namekagon River to test your new skills. Workshops are open to anyone ages 10 and older. Please note that there is a limit for each class so…
Find out more »August 2018
Fly Fishing Workshop
Join Hayward Fly Fishing Co. as they sponsor Fly Casting & Fly Fishing Gear Basics. These workshops will take place Tuesday evenings through the heart of the summer. Participants will learn the art of casting a fly rod, the essential gear one would need to get started, and the best spots along the Namekagon River to test your new skills. Workshops are open to anyone ages 10 and older. Please note that there is a limit for each class so…
Find out more »September 2018
Vets on the River – Horse Spirit Paddle
Take part in a paddle excursion on the Namekagon River to share stories, build friendships, and immerse yourself in Wisconsin’s Moving National Park. Park Rangers will share the history of this place and how and why it was protected 50 years ago. Location:Namekagon River, Thompson Bridge Landing to Phipps Landing Time:9:30 AM Fee Information:Free - Pre-registration Required Contact Name: Jeff Butler Contact Email:e-mail us Contact Phone Number:715-635-8346 ext422
Find out more »Vets on the River – St. Croix Region Honor the Colors Paddle
Take part in a paddle excursion on the Namekagon River to share stories, build friendships, and immerse yourself in Wisconsin's Moving National park. Park Rangers will share the history of this place and how and why it was protected 50 years ago. Location: Namekagon River, County Highway K Landing to Howell Landing Fee Information:Free, but pre-registration is required Contact Name:Jeff Butler Veterans Program Coordinator Contact Email:e-mail us Contact Phone Number: 715-635-8346 ext422
Find out more »January 2020
Riverway Documentary Showing
Catch a FREE showing of “The Wild and Scenic St. Croix” on January 8th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Valley Library in Lakeland, MN. This beautiful documentary is a tribute to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers. It is part of the celebration of the 1968 landmark legislation which preserved rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values in a free-flowing condition for the enjoyment of present and future generations. For more information on the documentary, visit https://www.stcroixriverassociation.org/event/riverway-documentary-showing/
Find out more »Bald Eagle Count
Join in on the 2020 Bald Eagle Count this Saturday (January 25th) anytime between 7am and 5pm. Drive along the river (anywhere within the Watershed!) and record how many bald eagles you see. 🦅 Why? Since 2013, there has been a downward trend in the percentage of young eagles recorded on counts across the Midwest. The percentage of young is now about where it was in the late 1960’s. The last 5-year average of 27.6% is actually lower than the 5-year average…
Find out more »February 2020
Northwoods Snowshoe
Spend a snowy winter afternoon up north on the Trego Nature Trail with a Park Ranger and a St. Croix River Association trail guide. Learn about the rugged history of the Namekagon River as you improve your snowshoe skills on this easy loop. The area is frequented by foxes, snowshoe hares, and muskrats, so keep your eyes open for signs of winter wildlife. Enjoy some hot beverages and community at the end of the snowshoe. For a full description, visit…
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