Join us as we celebrate the river in style. This special train excursion travels along the banks of the St. Croix River. Unique refreshments will be offered by the Watershed Café. It’s a trip for old and new members, families, volunteers, and YOU!
The public, SCRA members, and volunteers are invited to travel together on the St. Croix Valley Railway from Osceola to Marine on a special train ride to take in the changing season along the river. The event will offer delicious box dinners from ... view more »
Join us as we celebrate the river in style. This special train excursion travels along the banks of the St. Croix River. Unique refreshments will be offered by the Watershed Café. It’s a trip for old and new members, families, volunteers, and YOU!
The public, SCRA members, and volunteers are invited to travel together on the St. Croix Valley Railway from Osceola to Marine on a special train ride to take in the changing season along the river. The event will offer delicious box dinners from the Watershed Café, kid-friendly activities with a National Park Service Ranger. Kids will earn a Junior Ranger badge! Winners from the SCRA 2015 Photo Contest will also be awarded, and special stops will be made along the route for photo opportunities.
SCRA and NPS volunteers for the river will be invited as our special guests. The St. Croix River Association and the National Park Service are grateful for the work done by volunteers to benefit the St. Croix River and its watershed. The event is a small token of our gratitude for those that continue to give of their time and talent to the river.
The 2015 SCRA Photo Contest received over 100 submissions in 4 categories: Landscape, People, Wildlife and Close-up for both youths and adults. Renowned professional photographer Gary Alan Nelson was the judge for this annual contest, now in its fifth year. Winners of the contest will be awarded prizes at this event, and their photos will be on display on the train.
River Friends Ride the Rails will include a two-hour trip from Osceola, WI to Marine. Proceeds support the St. Croix River Association’s mission to protect, restore and celebrate the river we all love.
? Kids earn a Junior Ranger badge!
? Presentation of 2015 Photo Contest winners
? Special stops along the route for photo opportunities.
Tickets
Adult: $35 w/dinner; $25 w/out dinner
Youth 3-12: $20 w/dinner; $10 w/out dinner
Reservations are required. Register online by October 1, 2015.
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