Tour the cities along the Minnesota Yellowstone Trail across the St. Croix River from east to west through the eyes of the original travelers during the heyday of the trail in the early 1900s. These are historic photos of the first two Minnesota towns from east to west. Follow this link to the original YT routes.

Stillwater

Discover Stillwater… the 1848 Birthplace of Minnesota located on the scenic St. Croix River! A place where authentic paddle wheel riverboats and gondolas glide the waters. Historic Main Street shopping, dining, lodging and entertainment. The Washington County Historical Society serves as a historical umbrella for the county’s history organizations and acts as a community resource for individuals and organizations seeking historical information. 

historic Stillwater

Lakeland

Lakeland, MN