Seasonal Photos

By Renée Bergstrom and John Weiss, July 19, 2023

There is a traffic jam of people enjoying the water at the confluence of the north and south branches of the Root River east of Lanesboro. (Photo by Renee Bergstrom)

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Fishing is a common summer activity along the Root River. (Photo by Renee Bergstrom)

One of the best ways to beat the summer heat is tubing on the Root River. Traveling at the speed of the current is a cool and relaxing way to spend a day. (Photo by John Weiss)

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Contributors

Renée Bergstrom

Renée Bergstrom is a photographer, weaver and painter whose artwork is available at Lanesboro Arts. Renée loves to dig in the dirt so you may see her in her garden along the Root River Trail. She is currently a Public Voices Fellow on Advancing the Rights of Women and Girls with the OpEd Project and Equality Now. The cohort of twenty women is publishing thought provoking articles.

John Weiss

John Weiss was a full-time reporter for the Rochester Post-Bulletin for 41 years and wrote the Back Roads column for more than 10 years. His passions include hunting, fishing, birding, nature photography, hiking and just kicking around.