Each February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starts sending crews out onto the frozen Mississippi River at Lake Pepin to ...
Lake Pepin is encircled by dense forests and rocky bluffs — and if you'd like to enjoy views of its glistening waters from the safety of land, you'll find a wealth of hikes around its perimeter.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will start its annual Lake Pepin ice measurements Feb. 11, marking an early indicator of spring to help predict navigational conditions.