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EXPLORING THE ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY virtual event with North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area and Angie Hong

October 15 @ 6:00 pm 7:00 pm CST

Angie Hong will join North Woods and Waters of the St. Croix Heritage Area virtually on Tuesday, October 15, for a discussion of her new book Exploring the St. Croix River Valley: Adventures on and off the Water, at 6:00 p.m. CST.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.


From headwaters to tributaries, Exploring the St. Croix River Valley is a comprehensive guide to the St. Croix Riverway and its 8,000-square-mile watershed. As readers learn about the landscape, its history, and the local flora and fauna, environmental educator Angie Hong recommends specific places to explore the varied habitats—including prairies, forests, and lakes—and shares countless ways to get out and enjoy them.

“One of the most beautiful landscapes of the Midwest is captured in this accessible and colorful guide to the St. Croix Riverway and its 8,000-square-mile watershed.” —Minnesota Monthly

“In Exploring the St. Croix River Valley (University of Minnesota Press), outdoor educator Angie Hong proves an especially spirited and knowledgeable guide to the scenic region. She provides a wealth of lived-in tips for outdoor adventures of all kinds, from beginner to advanced, in the place where she and her family ‘have woven ourselves into the fabric of the St. Croix.’” —Minnesota Conservation Volunteer