You are invited–join other UMRA members and friends for a late summer river cruise, this year on the Saint Croix River.

Departing from: Stillwater Riverboat Company dock, in downtown Stillwater.  Boarding begins at 10:30.  Departure is 11am sharp.
Tickets: $55/person for a 2.5 hour private charter cruise on the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Includes lunch, a cash bar, and the excellent company of friends and colleagues.  

Stillwater, one of Minnesota’s oldest towns, was the site of the first territorial convention to make Minnesota a state. Incorporated in 1854, Stillwater is older than Minneapolis, and it’s wearing its age gracefully.

Make a day of it! Other attractions in Stillwater: 

• Stillwater Trolley Co. has live-narrated tours with knowledgeable drivers that go through the hilly river town, highlighting the history, folklore, and mansions of Stillwater.
• Self-guided walking tours of the historic highlights of Stillwater.
• Guided tours of the Washington County Courthouse.
• A walk to Wisconsin and back across the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge (now pedestrians and bicycles only).
• Shopping and ice cream in downtown Stillwater.

In the meantime, check out the "Day Trip to Stillwater" discussion group, open to all UMRA members to share your own ideas.  Links to resources below.  We’ll send further details about these attractions after you register. 

A lunch buffet on board will include a choice of sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, fresh fruit, and a cookie.  A vegetarian option is available when you register.  There will be a cash bar on board for the purchase of soft drinks or beer, wine, or cocktails.

There are enclosed and open-air parts of the boat, and the cruise will be on, rain or shine.  Please dress for the weather.

Sign ups for this event are through the new member portal -- be sure to create your login before you try to sign up for this event. Don't have the email? Search for an email from [email protected]. It may have gone to your spam folder. 

Reserve and pay online.  Send questions on reservations/cancellations to the reservationist.  Friday, August 8 is the last day to register.  

Do let us know if your plans change and you are unable to attend.  Cancellation can be done on online, in your Profile, under My event registration.

Don’t miss our day on the river! We’ll send further details about these attractions after you register. 

UMRA members and their guests are welcome. 

Questions about the event are welcome to Jan Morlock at [email protected]m.

~ Jan Morlock, Special Events Chair

Resources with links to details:

• Stillwater Trolley Co. has live-narrated tours with knowledgeable drivers that go through the hilly river town, highlighting the history, folklore, and mansions of Stillwater at $14 for the "senior" rate. A trolley tour leaves at 2 p.m. from 400 E. Nelson Street, just 1.5 blocks from the boat dock. Advance reservations are recommended
• Self-guided walking tours of the historic highlights of Stillwater. These are free and will include walking some hills.
• Guided tour of the Washington County Courthouse.  Free, with one of the tours at 3:00 p.m.  Parking is free at the courthouse.
• A walk to Wisconsin and back across the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge (now pedestrians and bicycles only), or hike the whole 4.7 mile St. Croix River Crossing Loop Trail