Reporter Joins Pair Paddling Length of Sauk River [VIDEO]

Abby Faulkner

So, last week we brought you the story of Todd Foster and Scott Miller, two canoeists who decided to paddle the over 120 mile-long Sauk River. They’ve been canoeing together for 16 years, and have even made the journey from Minnesota to the Hudson Bay.

It’s the 25th anniversary of the Sauk River Watershed District, and the pair wanted to highlight that milestone by making the expedition while blogging, collecting water samples and taking photo/video highlights.

Not long after our story aired on WJON, I called the pair to see if I could hop in for the 18-mile stretch between Sauk Centre and Melrose. For some reason, they agreed and the three of us spent a rainy Wednesday meandering through some of the most beautiful river land in central Minnesota.

From turtles to turkey farms, from great conversations to breathtaking river bend views , here’s a video of some highlights. Every time I re-watch, I want to get into a canoe. Maybe it will have the same effect on you.

Many thanks to Scott and Todd for an amazing day.

YouTube – Paddling the Sauk River with Todd Foster and Scott Miller.