The St. Louis River's rapids are always flowing, beckoning river runners. It's the region's "good, old reliable" river for whitewater kayaking, canoeing and rafting -- it provides high water in spring, warm water in summer, and views of changing .

The St. Louis River Estuary is the largest U.S. tributary to Lake Superior and the largest freshwater estuary in North America.

The river is popular with anglers fishing for walleye and other species. The shoreline offers old-growth pine forests and native plants which are home to an abundance of birds and wildlife.

StLouisRiver.org lists places to pick up an On-The-Water Guide for Paddlers & Boaters, an invaluable source for understanding the natural and cultural history of the lower St. Louis River.

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