As a caretaker for someone with disabilities, it isn't often that you experience much help when…read morevisiting various sites. Sometimes, staff members won't even acknowledge clients. However, from the start, the captain helped us get a wheelchair down the ramp and into the ship, the servers checked on us a few times, and when it was over, another staff member helped us get up the ramp. Not only did they help us up and down the ramp, but they also did it despite having it under control. They could have easily let us be. However, they went the extra mile and were so kind. My client felt so seen!

We were invited to a wedding on the river boat and it was such a fun time! The boat was clean, the…read morestaff were friendly, the accommodations were great, and the food was wonderful. We had a lovely time and would come again for this calming river boat ride experience.

This is the "beach" we grew up at. So many memories of my dad bringing me here whenever I wanted to…read morego for a swim. It's usually really nice and clean. The fishing area is separated from the swimming area. Area to wash off the sand when you are done for the day. Plenty of parking. Playground nearby for kiddos who don't want to swim. Bring your beach toys for a nice day at the lake. Great place for picnic too.

This is a smaller beach which has its pros and cons…read more Pros: family friendly, easily walkable, grills, dog friendly Cons: can get crowded, drinks are not permitted So, I believe it is perfect for a stroll and a family grill. However, if you are looking for a hang out with your 21+ friends to drink and lay out I would recommend another beach. They have a beautiful dock for some quiet reading and fishing. However, I have yet to go down there because it's always being used.

We stopped here to do some geocaches and to check out the view of the St Croix River from the land…read more The day before we had boated by and saw the park from the river. The park does have a nice overlook down to the river and you can walk the path down to the beaches at the river level. If you have a boat you can tie-up here though I don't know it you can camp overnight in your boat. The park did not appear to have a campground though it did have a number of hiking trails. No surprise that this time of year also attracts lots of mosquitoes! Overall an OK state park.

This is a park on the Wisconsin side of the St Croix River. We have been here in the summer which…read morewas nice. It is completely different in the winter. The trail down to the river is very steep. It is a long climb up. The river when it was frozen allows you to walk along the swampy area and see several bald eagle. It was also very quiet and peaceful.

Took the night boat cruise with live music (by Charlie O). Gorgeous hot summer night which was…read moregreat as once the boat got moving there was a nice breeze. River was still so the cruise was very smooth. Music was great and Charlie was very entertaining. Kyle was on the boat from Winehaven with wine to taste. Great night, I would absolutely take this cruise again. Note if you take this summer night cruise, bring bug spray for the last 20 minutes or so, when the sun goes completely down the bugs come out.

The pricing was fair, the staff was friendly, the boat was clean, the scenery was beautiful. Prices…read moreat the snack bar were reasonable. The scenery was BEAUTIFUL. Highly recommended and its a nice thing to do with visitors from out of the area. We'll certainly do this again in the future.

What an amazing adventure!! We are super grateful for the Captain's superb hospitality and kayaks…read more We saw eagles, otters, turtles, kingfishers, green and blue herons and only a few other boats on the water. This is a wonderful location to go boating and the Captain will make you feel welcome aboard.

Great experience! My family and I rented a pontoon and had a great time. Captain Shawn was helpful…read moreand informative and the pontoon was clean and in good repair. Fair pricing as well. Will definitely rent from them again

I'm a new annual pass-holder for the Washington and Anoka county parks. I've wanted to check out…read morethe Lake Elmo Reserve for a very long time and the fact that the Reserve had the Nordic Renewal Co. Sauna (pop up) on Thursdays and Sundays...this was the jump start I needed to just buy a pass. I've gone to the park now 4x's in over 2 weeks. I did the sauna once, took my kiddo to the beautiful brand new huge playground twice and then did a little hike solo. The park is huge. There are lots of spots to camp, they have their own beach (in the summer), beautiful lakes, lots of hiking trails, etc. I look forward to coming back not only to this park but others that are part of the pass. No time like the present to get outdoors and explore!

If u have kids this is a good place to go because it is super shallow I recommend u come before…read more12:00 so u can get thare before the lifeguard because they have dumb rules

In the dead of winter, the art shanties are a fun activity at Lake Harriet. Always new and…read moresurprising shanties that come from the creative minds of the artists. You can dance, dress up and sing, learn about what lives below the ice, be a cat, cast a spell with Taylor Swift lyrics, and help aliens understand humans. This event epitomizes how Minnesotans don't let freezing temps keep them from enjoying the lake and expressing their creativity.

Minnesotans really know how to throw events no matter rain, shine, or winter. Reflecting on this…read morepast winter reminded me of the surreal experience of standing on top of this frozen lake having moved from a two season state. If you've never been when it's frozen over I would highly recommend coming during their kite festival which also happens during the art shanty exhibits. If you show up to the kite festival on a whim, no worries, the park will have kites for sale. I would highly encourage coming with footwear that has good traction or added cat tracks to get secure grip on the ice.

Have stopped here several times this year to gas up the boat and the staff has been great! They…read moreare always ready to help you in and out and are very quick to fill your tank. Plus they have very reasonably priced beer on the river. Highly recommend using if need gas, beer or supplies on the St Croix or Mississippi.

I've been working with Doug at Anchor Marine for over 20 years and the service has always been…read moreprompt and reliable. Wouldn't work with anyone else.

Doug has always done an excellent job for me. From shrink-wrap and winterizing each year, to major…read moreaddition of trolling motor, fish finder and internal battery charger. Highly recommend!

I brought my boat in for an estimate. I didn't hear from owner Jim for a week I stopped in to…read morecheck on the status he had torn off the front of the Keel guard, which wasn't part of the work I requested. (estimate of hull damage was what I needed done) After the estimate I had issues and decided it wasn't time to do the current repairs. Jim charged me $1000.00 for the estimate, $3xx of it was for storage which I did not know about and there wasn't a sign anywhere in the shop which states a storage fee. (had I known I would have just picked up my boat after day 1 or 2) I did get fucked in this deal imo but I did not either because now I know NOT to take my boat or recommend this shop to anyone I know. My hull was marked up with chalk and was not cleaned up upon pickup and what seems to me as more damage to my hull prior to dropping it off. I did not have any pictures to prove the before and after. (dremel and fiberglass like a child doodling on the hull inconsistent of scraping rocks and a half ass epoxy job to stick the keel guard back in place) Jim is very knowledgeable guy and I do not doubt his ability or work but what he did was shotty. I paid him to not ever do business with him in the future ever. Its sad to see there isn't a place you could trust anymore these days.

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