Franconia Bluffs Scientific and Natural Area
Credit: Darcy Kiefel
Conservationists had been keeping a close watch on the nearly 50 acres overlooking the St. Croix River valley and the village of Franconia, when TPL stepped in to work with partners in the Metro Conservation Corridors program, which protects natural areas and water quality in the rapidly developing metro region in Chisago County.
Conserving the steep and ravines and intermittent stream that drains into the St. Croix River protects the local water quality and viewshed. This 2009 addition to the Franconia Bluff Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) also opens to the public for observing nature and hiking and offers opportunities for scientific research, and educational outreach. Funding for the purchase of the land was provided by Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
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more »Located above the scenic St. Croix River, the Franconia Bluffs SNA is just to the south of Taylor's Falls, Minnesota, on the border with Wisconsin. From the Twin Cities, the site can be reached by taking I-35E or I-35W north until they merge into I-35 North. About 5 miles later, take US-8 E towards Taylors Falls for almost 19 milesthen turn right onto MN 95. the small lot for parking is on the left 3/4 of a mile down 95. Please stay within marked boundaries and respect the adjacent private property.
Franconia Bluffs SNA website
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