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  Saint Croix river canoe trip, rentals & shuttles
The Saint Croix river is excellent for learning basic whitewater paddling technique or the art of poling a canoe.
Notable Qualities: The Saint Croix river is perhaps the only choice for an extended canoe trip, with whitewater, in the middle of the summer season and into the fall in Maine.
Canoeing the Saint Croix in the summer provides an excellent opportunity to learn basic whitewater technique and wilderness camping skills with warm water and warm weather conditions well past the fl fly season which infringes on spring in Maine.
www.sunrisecanoeandkayak.com /dir/saintcroix.htm   (546 words)

  
  Saint Croix Island, Maine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Croix Island, or Dochet Island as it is called today, is a small uninhabited island in Maine near the mouth of the Saint Croix River that forms part of the International Boundary separating Maine from New Brunswick.
French nobleman Pierre Dugua de Monts (Sieur de Monts) established a settlement on Saint Croix Island in June of 1604 under the authority of the King of France.
During a boundary dispute between Britain and the U.S. in 1797, the island was deemed to be under U.S. sovereignty by a survey of the river which determined it to be on the western side of the main river channel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Croix_Island,_Maine   (658 words)

  
 Saint Croix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Croix is one of the United States Virgin Islands, a United States territory, in the Caribbean.
Slavery was abolished in 1848, but in 1862, St. Croix received a shipload of East Indians that were indentured on the island for five years.
Croix is also home to the Cruzan Rum Distillery, makers of Cruzan Rum.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saint_Croix   (1314 words)

  
 St. Croix US Virgin Islands Travel Guide | LukeTravels.com
Croix is the place to get a full dose of the Caribbean outdoors: lots of fresh air, soothing sea breezes, cool waters and verdant surroundings.
The lure of St. Croix's sun-drenched beaches is virtually impossible to resist; they have been ranked among the most beautiful in the world.
The best place to watch the glorious sunsets of St. Croix is now an old clock tower adjacent to the park which has been renovated to include a second-story observatory.
www.luketravels.com /saintcroix   (1189 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Saint Croix
The Caribbean, (Spanish: Caribe; French: Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Dutch: Cariben or Caraïben, or more commonly Antillen) or the West Indies, is a group of islands and countries which are in or border the Caribbean Sea which lies on the Caribbean Plate.
In 1862, St. Croix received a shipload of East Indians that were indentured on the island for five years.
Saint Croix Island, or Dochet Island as it is called today, is a small uninhabited island in Maine located at 45° 07′ 42″ N, 067° 08′ 02″ W, near the mouth of the Saint Croix River that forms part of the International Boundary separating Maine from New Brunswick.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Saint-Croix   (413 words)

  
 Saint Croix
Saint Croix (APA-231), was laid down under Maritime Commission contract (MC hull 677) on 25 September 1944 by the Kaiser Co., Inc., Vancouver, Wash.; launched on 9 November 1944; sponsored by Mrs.
Samt Croix got underway from the west coast in February 1946 and served as an advance station ship during the operation which culminated in nuclear explosions at Bikini on 1 and 25 July.
The transport returned to the west coast in August and, except for a voyage to Pearl Harbor in January 1947, remained there until she was decommissioned on 7 April 1947 and transferred to the Maritime Commission.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/s3/saint_croix.htm   (390 words)

  
 Saint Croix Island International Historic Site - Saint Croix Island International Historic Site (U.S. National Park ...
The winter of 1604-1605 on Saint Croix Island was a cruel one for Pierre Dugua’s French expedition.
Discover the events that took place during the short-lived, but historically important, settlement on Saint Croix Island.
Archeological evidence suggests that the area around Saint Croix Island had already been inhabited for at least 4000 years before European settlement.
www.nps.gov /sacr   (219 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Saint Croix, island, Virgin Islands (Caribbean Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Saint Croix, island, Virgin Islands, Caribbean Political Geography
Saint Croix[sAnt kroi] Pronunciation Key, island (2000 pop.
More articles from AllRefer Reference on Saint Croix, island, Virgin Islands
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 Saint Croix on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
SAINT CROIX [Saint Croix] 1 River, 75 mi (121 km) long, rising in the Chiputneticook Lakes and flowing SE to Passamaquoddy Bay, forming part of the U.S.-Canada border; navigable to Calais, Maine.
In 1604, French explorer Samuel de Champlain helped establish a colony on St. Croix (Dochet) Island (now an international historic site) near the river's mouth; it was abandoned in 1605.
Des croix de bois rappellent les morts du crash d'un avion sur le mont saint-Odile en janvier 1992 Des psychiatres et psyc.
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 History
Prior to, and less than a century after Columbus' discovery, St. Croix was inhabited by two tribes of Indians: the Caribs and the Arawaks.
In 1733, the French Government sold St. Croix to the Danish West India and Guinea Co. for approximately $150,000.
Croix is now a U.S. Territory, along with the other U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Thomas and St. John.
www.usvi.net /usvi/stx/history.html   (1080 words)

  
 Wildernet - Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, Wisconsin
The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, which includes the Namekagon, was established in 1968 as one of the original eight rivers under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Attractions - On the upper St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers rapids challenge the canoeist, although none of the Riverway's waters are classified as whitewater.
The Saint Croix forms the northern border between Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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 USVI - St.Croix
Croix more than 500 years ago, sugar and rum have shaped the island's life and
Christiansted and Frederiksted, the two main towns of St. Croix, flourished as commercial ports during the eighteenth century and nineteenth century.
Today, visitors to St. Croix can enjoy a number of indoor and outdoor activities, from fine dining, shopping, and a casino, to golf, scuba diving, and horsback riding.
www.usvitourism.vi /en/stcroix/sc_Home.html   (189 words)

  
 Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway - Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (U.S. National Park Service)
The St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers offer 252 miles of clean water gliding past a lush green landscape, with glimpses of a human presence.
Choose to canoe and camp amid the northwoods, or boat and fish surrounded by wooded bluffs and historic towns.
Beginning as small intimate streams, both the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers are ideal for canoeing.
www.nps.gov /sacn   (281 words)

  
 Saint Croix Island International Historic Site - Areaparks.com
Preceding Jamestown (1607) and Plymouth (1620), Pierre Dugua's outpost was one of the earliest European settlements on the North Atlantic coast of North America.
From St. Croix Island, Samuel Champlain explored and charted the coast of Norembegue (Norumbega), including the Bay of Fundy and the Atlantic coast as far south as Cape Cod.
The valuable insights gained from both the St. Croix settlement and further exploration formed the foundation for a more successful settlement at Port Royal, and an enduring French presence in North American continuing to the present day.
saintcroixisland.areaparks.com   (264 words)

  
 Saint Croix County, Wisconsin WI, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Saint Croix County is one of 72 counties in Wisconsin.
The county is in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 74,339.
This was an increase of 17.71% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=23158   (532 words)

  
 Sainte Croix Lake Sites Visit, The Other Lakes, History France - Provence Beyond
Croix, built on the Verdon river in 1975.
Lac d'Esparron [ map ] is in the Lower Gorges du Verdon, downstream of the Lac de Ste Croix, by Gréoux-les-Bains.
Lac Saint Cassien [ map ] is near Cannes and Grasse, and only a half-hour from the seaside.
www.beyond.fr /sites/stecroix.html   (624 words)

  
 Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11)
SAINT CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAY [Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway] see National Parks and Monuments (table).
Trail mix: For people on the go, St. Croix Falls is a crossroads.
New cell-phone tower might not have a prayer: Plan to hide it in church steeple founders.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/X/X-S1tC1roixN1.asp   (304 words)

  
 St. Croix USVI, St. Croix travel, St Croix vaction. - VisitStCroix.com In the US Virgin Islands. St Croix is America's ...
Croix USVI, St. Croix travel, St Croix vaction.
St Croix is America's Paradise in the Caribbean.
St. Croix's history spans the rule of seven nations, each influencing the customs, character, language and architecture of the of the island.
www.visitstcroix.com   (196 words)

  
 Public Golf Course in Western Wisconsin, Minnesota with Banquet Facilities - St. Croix National Golf Club
Saint Croix National Golf Club, located in the beautiful St.Croix River Valley, offers a number of breathtaking views.
Saint Croix National is located 4-1/2 miles east of Stillwater near the scenic Saint Croix River.
Saint Croix National has excellent practice facilities and is the Midwest's home of the John Jacobs' Golf School, a world leader in golf instruction.
www.wpgolf.com /stcroix   (237 words)

  
 Saint Croix National Scenic River - Areaparks.com
Calm or dancing waters surrounded by shades of green, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway provides 252 miles of recreational opportunities.
Canoe amid the northwoods, where wolves, deer, otter and porcupine can be seen or boat surrounded by wooded bluffs and historic towns.
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 created a thin narrow corridor of protection for the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers.
saintcroix.areaparks.com   (250 words)

  
 The Official St. Croix County Wisconsin Government Web Site
If you wish to be reminded of St Croix County Recycling Program Events, click the icon to have your email address added to our list.
Information on services, regulations and issues affecting those who live in a rural area or are considering purchasing a rural property.
Croix County 2006-2007 Official Directories for sale at the County Clerk’s office.
www.co.saint-croix.wi.us   (179 words)

  
 Welcome To eParks - America's National Parks Store
Established as one of the original eight wild and scenic rivers in 1968, the St. Croix and it's tributary the Namekagon are home to a unique combination of native northwoods plants and animals.
Many visitors to St. Croix National Scenic Riverway are treated to wonderful sightings of bald eagles, as nearly 25 pair nest in the park.
Croix Reflections follows a family canoe trip down the Namekagon and St. Croix Rivers, paralleling the route of travelers of an earlier time.
www.eparks.com /eparks/park_entrance.asp?park=276   (419 words)

  
 Caribbean Vacations - saint croix luxury villa
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 St. Croix Casino & Hotel, Turtle Lake WI
Located in scenic northwestern Wisconsin, the St. Croix Casino & Hotel brings you friendly service, elegant Native American-themed surroundings and more chances to win.
The Easter Bunny is coming to the St. Croix Casino a litte late this year to host a special Easter Egg Hunt where you could win big cash.
You must be 21 years of age to enter.
www.stcroixcasino.com   (212 words)

  
 Holiday Inn Saint Croix Falls - Saint Croix Falls - Holiday Inn Saint Croix Falls Reviews - TripAdvisor
Motel with rich, warm decor; situated in the heart of the St Croix River Vally next to a golf course.
Taylor Falls, St. Croix area is great for relaxing and we...
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Saint Croix Falls tourism, attractions, maps and much more.
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 St. Croix Falls, WI :: Home Page
In addition to maintaining the excellent business climate of St. Croix Falls, our members participate in a wide variety of community, education and recreational activities.
The new addition to the St. Croix Falls Elementary School is taking shape and looking spectacular.
The St. Croix Falls School District teamed with an architect and engineer that have tremendous strengths and have proven to be an asset to the project.
www.scfwi.com   (506 words)

  
 Saint Croix, Virgin Islands Hotel Deals | Priceline.com
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 Saint Croix Virgin Islands - U.S. Hotels ... Jake.com
This first-class hotel is located on the waterfront, and is nestled quietly on the water's edge, overlooking the harbor.
Saint Croix, VI Enjoy the charm of an old Danish Main House that dates back 250 years, and was once the home of Alexander Hamilton, a founding father of the United States....
Hotel On the Cay is a 55 Room Hotel a 90 Second Free Ferry Ride from Christiansted With the Only in Town Beach On St.Croix.
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 St. Croix State Park: Minnesota DNR
With over 34,000 acres and two great rivers: the Saint Croix River, a National Scenic Riverway, and the Kettle River, a State Wild and Scenic River, there's so much to do.
Explore the rivers by canoe or with a fishing pole.
The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then 5 miles south on County Road 22.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /parks_and_recreation/state_parks/st_croix   (333 words)

  
 St. Croix Valley Regional Tourism Alliance [Home]
These are just a few of the attractions that draw visitors year-round to the St. Croix Valley.
Nestled between Minnesota and Wisconsin in a picturesque valley, the St. Croix River flows between bluffs of limestone and sandstone, beginning as a narrow gorge with steep vertical walls, then slowing and widening into the scenic Lake St. Croix.
The mission of the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center is to develop and enhance appreciation for the natural world through quality environmental education, conservation practices, and outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages and capabilities.
www.saintcroixriver.com   (189 words)

  
 Programs
The Camp St. Croix overnight camp program remains at capacity for summer camping with more than 1,400 boys and girls attending one- and two-week sessions each summer for overnight camping programs.
The St. Croix Environmental Center has been building traditions in outdoor learning since 1984 with a special emphasis on respect and responsibility for the natural environment.
The Saint Croix Teambuilding Center is a program at YMCA Camp St. Croix with a focus on building strong youth and adults.
www.campstcroix.org /programs.htm   (435 words)

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