The Arbor Inn Blog

This BLOG about “Fall In The St Croix River Valley” is written with both a happy and sad face. Happy to see the gorgeous views that the change in weather brings to our area. Sad to see the boats start to come out of the river knowing that it will soon be frozen over. Prescott is a fantastic place to start, finish or stop during your trip to take in the stunning fall colors along the Great River Road. Being at the confluence of the two beautiful rivers (the Mississippi and the St Croix), we are so fortunate to be right in the midst of it all. One can leave the big city and feel like they are worlds away in only a matter of minutes.

If just driving around taking in the colors is not enough, Prescott offers other options.
Just minutes away from Kinnikinnick State Park and Carpenter Nature Center where miles of trails and breathtaking views await you. Many orchards surround our city with fresh fruit just waiting to be picked. If all that hiking or fruit picking has you feeling a bit parched, just a short stroll downtown offers visitors many options to quench their thirst. Prescott also has some great restaurants as well. Click Here for a whole list of Prescott’s services.

So this fall when your taking a break from raking leafs and preparing for the cold, be sure to include the quaint river town of Prescott Wisconsin, right in the midst of the St Croix River Valley and all the beauty that fall has to offer.

We just found out that the Green Bay Packers are coming to Prescott to play basketball against some of Prescott’s finest. Come and see the showdown and help raise money for the Malone Elementary Parent Committee. Here are some of the details:

When:
Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m., Prescott High School Gymnasium (doors will open at 1:30 p.m.)

How: (Two Ways)
1. Tickets will be on sale Saturday, March 7th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
at Malone Elementary School (during the craft fair)
Tickets are $15 per person, including children of any ages
900 tickets are available.

2. Stay two consecutive nights at The Arbor Inn during the weekend of March 20th, 2009 in either our Garden or Sihouette Rooms and receive two complimentary tickets.
(You must be sure and call in your reservations and mention this blog in advance so we can be sure and have your tickets for you to pick up)

What Exactly Is Going On?

It’s a basketball game against the Green Bay Packers, players names are TBD, and
the Prescott River City Rats, a team with various members of the Prescott community.
There will be an autograph session for 30 minutes during half time of the game and
concessions will be available
DO NOT MISS THE CHANCE to see some of your favorite GREEN BAY PACKERS play a different game.

What a great weekend getaway! A relaxing bed and breakfast in the St Croix River Valley, four course gourmet breakfast, getting up close and personal with the Packers and then returning back to the inn to cozy up with your significant other.

See you in March,
John and Deb

It is that time of year again to find some amazing birds migrating up and down the Mississippi River Valley at Carpenter Nature Center . We have seen several bald eagles, trumpeter swans, hawks and rare ducks this winter. Prescott was fortunate enough to have a male Harlequin Duck arrive in the winter of last year and return again this year. Because the water is extremely deep below the bridge and doesn’t freeze, many birds have the opportunity to stop and feed. His arrival, along with others that use this migratory path, has attracted several birders to the area.
Crossbills have been observed this month at Carpenter Nature Center (website: http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org/), which is about a 5 minute drive from our front door. The center provides a unique opportunity to learn and explore the outdoors. With property on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the scenic St. Croix River, they are able to preserve wildlife habitat while also providing educational opportunities. Hiking and snowshoeing trails wind throughout the tall pines, oak savanna, restored prairies, wooded ravines, around the apple orchard, and along the river of the 425 acre main property north of Hastings, MN. Wildlife abounds in the restored prairie and wooded bluffs on the 300 acre Wisconsin nature preserve. With over 10 miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails, 3.5 of which are paved to accommodate persons with mobility limitations, you will see a vast variety of plant and animal communities. The Interpretive Center is located onsite and is open daily 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, offering hands-on exhibits and live animals for display. Hiking/snowshoeing trails, beach access, and the Interpretive Center are open to the public 7 days a week excluding: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Admission is free!
We have had many guests that have been to Carpenter Nature Center for snowshoeing and have enjoyed the views and trails. If you are up for a day of adventure, bird watching and/or snowshoeing and would like to wrap it up with a relaxing evening of pampering and tranquility, don’t hesitate to give us a call!