1. Hazelden Foundation And Renewal Center
City: Center City, MN
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (651) 213-4200 or (800) 257-78
Address: 15251 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Description: Hazelden has a history spanning nearly 50 years of pioneering leadership in the care of chemically dependent people and their families. It is internationally recognized for its broad spectrum of interrelated services and continuum of care, which includes assessment and rehabilitation for adolescents and adults, aftercare and family services, renewal services, extended care and continuing care, professional development, counselor training, and clergy training and counseling. A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism and other drug addiction by providing residential and outpatient treatment for adults and young people, Hazelden offers programs for families affected by chemical dependency as well as training for a variety of professionals. Hazelden is also the world’s premier publisher of information on chemical addiction and related areas.
2. Wild River State Park
City: Center City, MN
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (651) 583-2125
Address: 39797 Park Trail
Description: Wild River State Park’s name is derived from the fact that the St. Croix River was one of the original eight rivers protected by the U.S. Congress through the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968. The park has 18 miles of shoreline along the St. Croix.Wild River State Park attracts people who enjoy camping, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing, interpretive programs, self-guided trails, and cross-country skiing. Day visitors can enjoy a leisurely paddle down the St. Croix River from the Sunrise River access to the southern park river access. The park provides opportunities for drive-in camping, group camping, backpack camping, and canoe camping. (Winter camping is also available here.) Visitors who want modern amenities can reserve the guesthouse, which provides a living room, dining room, kitchen, and fireplace. The park also has two camping cabins, with bunk beds, a table, and benches. An all-season trail center is a great spot to relax after hiking, riding horses, biking, or cross-country skiing on the park’s trail system. A visitor center with exhibits and environmental education programs is open year-round.