January 2018 St. Croix Valley Magazine

In the January issue meet tiny Hudson native Will Persico as he shares his favorite do-it-yourself healthy snack recipes.

Few know the truth in “A picture says a thousand words” like those in the profession of photography.

 

The town of Prescott, Wis., is a waypoint. Waypoints are crossroad locations in which travelers ultimately determine whether to continue ahead or to change course. Situated at the confluence of the St.

 

Last year, Darren and Oie Dobier decided to take the leap and start their own outdoor adventure company. They’ve always loved the outdoors and enjoy kayaking, canoeing, hiking, rock climbing and snowshoeing.

 

At almost 100 years old, Stillwater Motors has been a local leader in the automobile industry for nearly as long as cars themselves have been around.

 

It’s January, the time for cracking open new planners and declaring to the world—once and for all—this is the year we’ll become the healthier, more confident, inspired and inspiring people we know we can be.

 

The frigid winter months for the early European settlers along the St. Croix proved to be a struggle for survival and a fight to keep up spirits.

 

While the snow might still be falling and summer is still a few months away, registration for summer camps is right around the corner. In an effort to get ahead of the game, we found some fun camps that you and your child can fantasize about for the rest of the season.

 

In case you haven’t heard, St. Croix Recreation Center is a great place for the whole family to experience the winter (or summer) wonders of indoor ice. And this is thanks in no small part to the numerous employees and occasional volunteers behind the scenes at the space.

 

Online survey company HotelsCombined has been awarding the best hotels around the world since 2014, and this year, Rivertown Inn at Stillwater was given the title, Best Hotel in Minnesota.

 

For those looking to incorporate health and fitness in their New Year’s resolutions, River Valley Athletic Club in Stillwater has the perfect challenge.

 

The Midwest Dairy Council is a division of the Midwest Dairy Association, aimed specifically at nutrition research and education.

 

This fall, the doors of the new Pony Activity Center (PAC) opened to the public with an incredibly positive response. The facility, a longtime project in Stillwater, is finally open and being used by students, sports teams—and Stillwater residents.