A trip to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway for a fall foliage boat ride is one of the best ways to experience the splendor of autumn in Minnesota. Many folks head down toward Afton or Stillwater to get their foliage fix, but in so doing, they miss out on the raw natural beauty of the national park portion of the river.

The St. Croix River Valley is one of the state's most popular fall foliage destinations.
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Its location near the Twin Cities metro area probably has something to do with the area's popularity among foliage lovers.
Among the many boat tours that operate on the St. Croix, only Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours is located within the national park unit.
A fall foliage boat ride in Minnesota, along the St. Croix River
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What this means for you, leaf lovers, is long stretches of uninterrupted fall foliage reflected in the pristine waters of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours is located directly on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours offers fall foliage boat rides in Minnesota
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You'll find it in downtown Taylors Falls, near Interstate State Park and the bridge that crosses to Wisconsin. The national park unit's headquarters and visitor center are just across the river in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin.

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A fall foliage boat ride on the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is like a trip back in time.
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You'll travel through the river's "dalles" - stunning, ancient cliffs formed more than 1 billion years ago during the midcontinent rift upwelling.
Autumn is a gorgeous time on the St. Croix.
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Enjoy a glass of wine or a snack from the boat's bar as you take in the scenery.
Keep your peepers peeled for wildlife.
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The St. Croix Valley is an active wildlife corridor and migration flyway - and fall is a busy season. Look for deer, black bears, and migrating raptors like bald eagles.

Before you go, check out Taylor Falls Scenic Boat Tours’ website for its excursion dates and times. Have you taken a fall foliage boat ride? What’s your favorite spot in the state to enjoy the autumn?

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Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours, 220 South St, Taylors Falls, MN 55084, USA