# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Discover historic stories of Knapp's Cave, Cedar Bend Swing Bridge, and Log House Landing on this paddle / hike adventure.About this EventDATE: Friday, June 19, 2026RAIN DATE: Thursday, June 25, 2026TIME: Four start times available-- 10:30am, Noon, 1:30pm, or 3pmPlease arrive 30 minutes early to register and select a canoe/kayak.Back by popular demand! Paddle and hike your way through St. Croix River Valley history. This guided adventure begins in Osceola with a rugged hike to Knapp’s Cave—once used by Native Americans and early Swedish settlers—followed by a scenic paddle to Log House Landing in Scandia, where immigrants once arrived by steamship. Learn about the cave's geology -- and hear lively stories from the golden age of river travel, when post–Civil War steamboat excursions featured music, dancing, and even circus outings aboard boats like the G.B. Knapp.A local outfitter will provide canoes or kayaks (choose single or tandem) and will transport participants back to their cars in Osceola. A liminted number of slots are available to bring your own canoe/kayak -- but you must provide your own transportation back to Osceola Landing.Knowledgeble kayak guides will lead the way for paddle groups of about 20 people plus guides. A light snack and sparkling water or juice will be provided during the hike portion of the event. Please bring your own bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the afternoon.IMPORTANT NOTES: The trip will involve steep slopes at both Knapp's Cave and Log House Landing, as well as approximately 2-3 hours of paddling. Participants must be physically fit and able to manage getting into and out of a kayak on their own, land on a beach, and hike steep slopes. Please wear appropriate shoes for the hike and bring insect repellent and water. Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE your departure time in order to sign a waiver, select your kayak/canoe, and get set up for the launch time.Rain Date:In case of inclement weather, this event will move to the following Thursday, June 25, at the same times. We will email attendees the morning of the event to communicate plans in the case of rainy / stormy weather.Pay by Check?If you'd like to pay by check, please call Susan at 651-233-0267 to reserve your spot by phone. Mail your payment to Scandia Heritage Alliance, PO Box 159, Scandia MN 55073.About Knapp's CaveKnapp’s Cave is the largest natural cave in the St. Croix River Valley. Archaeological evidence suggests that it was used as a temporary camp by Native Americans as early as the Archaic period (7000 – 500 BC). Nearby Cedar Bend was once marked by a large cedar tree and was considered a boundary marker between the Ojibwe and Dakota.During the height of Swedish immigration, newcomers sometimes used the cave for temporary housing until they could build a suitable home. It was rumored that a thief once stashed 16 head of cattle here in the 1870s. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/456bc460-20c6-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w1200-h561-dc5f7845-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/45bc7c70-20c6-11f1-8ce5-afcd59d33ab9-rimg-w1200-h561-dc151915-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/45f71470-20c6-11f1-a80c-71aa7eb81ff0-rimg-w1200-h551-dc637446-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shafer/kayak-and-hike-to-historic-knapps-cave-on-the-st-croix-river-2026/100001985236055483 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shafer - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Osceola Landing Boat Ramp - **lat**: 45.32156579999999 - **long**: -92.71124329999999 - **full address**: Osceola Landing Boat Ramp, 19351 Osceola Road, Shafer, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2f469ebccc5b04898a9159f670f90ed4728a6a7b19ee176ed2db7ababb8781d0-rimg-w1200-h768-dcc5e7fd-gmir.jpg?v=1773617194 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026 being held? - **A:** Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026 takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Osceola Landing Boat Ramp, 19351 Osceola Road, Shafer, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026 range from USD 50 to USD 85 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability10:30am Departure with rental kayak and ride backUSD 85Available10:30am Departure, own kayak and transportationUSD 50AvailableNoon Departure - with rental kayak and ride backUSD 85AvailableNoon Departure - your own kayak and transportationUSD 50Available1:30pm Departure - with rental kayak and ride backUSD 85Available1:30pm Departure - own kayak and transportationUSD 50Available3pm Departure - with rental kayak and ride backUSD 85Available3pm Departure - your own kayak and transportationUSD 50Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026? - **A:** Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026 is organized by Scandia Heritage Alliance. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Kayak and Hike to Historic Knapp's Cave on the St. Croix River - 2026", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2f469ebccc5b04898a9159f670f90ed4728a6a7b19ee176ed2db7ababb8781d0-rimg-w1200-h768-dcc5e7fd-gmir.jpg?v=1773617194", "startDate": "2026-06-19T10:30:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-06-19T17:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/shafer/kayak-and-hike-to-historic-knapps-cave-on-the-st-croix-river-2026/100001985236055483", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Osceola Landing Boat Ramp", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "19351 Osceola Road", "postalCode": "55074", "addressLocality": "Shafer", "addressRegion": "MN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "45.32156579999999", "longitude": "-92.71124329999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Discover historic stories of Knapp's Cave, Cedar Bend Swing Bridge, and Log House Landing on this paddle / hike adventure.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-15", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-19T17:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-15", "lowPrice": "50.00", "highPrice": "85.00", "price": "50.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/shafer/kayak-and-hike-to-historic-knapps-cave-on-the-st-croix-river-2026/100001985236055483" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/shafer/kayak-and-hike-to-historic-knapps-cave-on-the-st-croix-river-2026/100001985236055483", "price": "85.00", "name": "10:30am Departure with rental kayak and ride back" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/shafer/kayak-and-hike-to-historic-knapps-cave-on-the-st-croix-river-2026/100001985236055483", "price": "50.00", "name": "10:30am Departure, own kayak and transportation" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/shafer/kayak-and-hike-to-historic-knapps-cave-on-the-st-croix-river-2026/100001985236055483", "price": "85.00", "name": "Noon Departure - 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