Tours of the Barrens in September

The following text was copied from a .pdf file of a flier.  The flier is attached below. 

“Explore the Namekagon Barrens on Guided HikesST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin: Think a “barrens” is void of life? On the contrary! The Namekagon Barrens WildlifeArea, a globally rare habitat, has a diversity of vegetation and wildlife. Join the National Park Service and theWisconsin Department of Natural Resources on guided hikes to explore this rare gem.Hikes will be offered on the following dates: Saturday, September 13, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.and Saturday, September 27, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.The Namekagon Barrens are located west of Minong, in Burnett County, Wisconsin. Meet at the intersection of St.Croix Trail Road and Dry Landing Road. (For a map go to http://www.fnbwa.org/p30 and scroll down)Hikes are free to the public. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring water,snacks or other items as needed.Hikes may be cancelled in the event of threatening or inclement weather. For more information, please call theNamekagon River Visitor Center at 715-635-8346.www.nps.gov/sacnThe St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, was established by the Wild and ScenicRivers Act in 1968. It is one of a group of eight rivers in the country which first received this recognition. For 255miles, the St. Croix and its tributary, the Namekagon, flow through some of the most scenic and least developedcountry in the Upper Midwest.Learn more at www.nps.gov/sacn.Release Date: September 5, 2014Contacts: Julie Galonska, julie_galonska@nps.gov 715-483-2270St. Croix National Scenic Riverway News Release401 North Hamilton StreetSt. Croix Falls, WI715-483-2274 phonewww.nps.gov/sacnNational Park ServiceU.S. Department of the Interior”