Governor Knowles State Forest
The forest is 55 miles long and up to two miles wide, and encompasses 32,500 acres of which 19,343 acres are currently state owned. Adjacent to the forest boundary are over 100,000 acres of county forests and two large wildlife areas: Fish Lake Wildlife Area and Crex Meadow Wildlife Area.
Canoeing the St. Croix River winds the canoeist through a wild and scenic countryside. This is an excellent way to view geologic formations left by two ice ages.
The CD-Rom offers reviews of the St. Croix Family Campground and Trade River Horse Campground, with a photo of one of the recommended sites at St. Croix and a photo of the roadside sites at Trade River. There is also a photo of one of the walk-in sites at Sandrock Cliffs, a scenic area near the St. Croix River. There are photos of the sand beach and boat and canoe launch near the St. Croix campground, and a photo of the canoe launch at Trade River, with printable maps of the State Forest and St. Croix Campground. Included is information about hiking trails, fishing and canoeing in the forest, and area wildlife.
The St. Croix River near the Lagoo Creek Trail