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Back in the 18th and 19th century, Lakota and Ojibwa tribes relied on the St. Croix River as a source of food and transportation. When the fur traders came, they canoed the river as well, carrying their pelts. Later, the lumber barons made their riches by using the river for transporting logs.
Although residents no longer rely on the river for their basic needs, the St. Croix is just as important to the area today. Since those early times, it has evolved into a haven for fisherman, recreational paddlers, boaters and those who like to hike the shores and enjoy the river’s natural beauty. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway stretches over 150 miles as the boundary between Wisconsin and Minnesota and is the only river in the world that is protected along its entire length.
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