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St.Croix River Island cache- Boat or swim will get you to these island caches! Enjoy the sand islands, views of the scenic river and and all the people on the water. May be very busy on weekends with all the boaters/island campers so stealth must be used!
Enjoy the awesome views of the river, boats and possibly bald eagles!
Beer Can Island is the informal name of a sandbar island on the St. Croix near Hudson, WI.
The St. Croix River is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the United States. In
1972, Congress designated the St. Croix River as a protected scenic riverway,
preserving the beauty of the shoreline for generations to come.
In 1852, A. D. Gray, the first mayor, petitioned to change the name of the city to
Hudson, because many travelers had noticed the resemblance of the St. Croix River to
New York's Hudson River.
Packet boats, stern and side wheelers, and many other boats were plying the St.
Croix during this period. In 1871, with the coming of the railroad to Hudson, the
golden age of the riverboat on the St. Croix was past. The railroad gave this region
direct rail transportation to the east.
The period of 1870-1890 saw a substantial growth of lumbering and industry. In
each succeeding decade, Hudson grew in population, material wealth and
beauty. Thus, we have the local setting for many historic sites. The Hudson sawmill
(now the site of our marina): was one of 17 lumbering businesses on the St.
Croix in 1872. One of the lumber industries is now known as The Andersen
Corporation, a major producer of windows.
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