Siren

While visiting the charming Northwoods town of Siren, I detoured for a hike on the Gandy Dancer Trail segment.   This trail was constructed to connect townships using old railroad beds.   Even the name honors the rhythmic, synchronized efforts of the workers in their rail nailing dance.   In total the trail stretches from St. Croix Falls northward 98 miles, nearly to Superior, crossing into Min...

Ice Age Trail: Trade River Segment and Straight Lake Segment is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Frederic, Wisconsin.

Ice Age Trail: Straight Lake State Park to McKenzie Lake is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Frederic, Wisconsin.

The Crex Meadows Wildlife Area is part of Wisconsin’s scenic Indianhead Country - located just north of Grantsburg. It’s 30,000 acres make it one of the largest wildlife areas in the state. Over 270 species of birds, 86 butterflies, and 720 different plant species call Crex Meadows home. Various reptiles, amphibians, and mammals can also be found here.This makes Crex a destination for bird watc...

Minnesota-Wisconsin Boundary State Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Hinckley, Minnesota.

Getting There:The entrance to St. Croix State Park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley, Minnesota on Highway 48. It is another 5 miles to the Park Office.The Paved Bicycle Path:The path is 5.5 miles long one-way and runs from the campground to Lake Clayton Beach Picnic Area. Be sure to stop at the park office for directions. The path is mostly flat which makes it ideal for a family outing. ...

Two Rivers Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Hinckley, Minnesota.

Sandrock Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Grantsburg, Wisconsin.

Kettle River Highbanks Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Brook Park, Minnesota.