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One family recalled a canoe trip in the late 1970s when 
buses transported paddlers upstream before their journey 
back downriver. Another shared that three generations re-
cently took the scenic cruise together, creating what they 
hope will become a new family tradition. One couple, who 
first fell in love with the area after marrying at the family’s 
ski resort, now celebrates each anniversary aboard one of 
the paddlewheel boats with their daughters.
Even Ramaley’s own connection runs deep. “My grandpar-
ents took my dad after he got baptized in St. Paul,” he re-
called. “They rode the train up, and I actually have a picture 
of them standing next to one of the boats before boarding.”
Those personal stories are perhaps the greatest testament 
to the company’s success. While the scenery has remained 
largely unchanged for more than a century, each generation 
continues to create new memories along the river.
LOOKING AHEAD
As Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tours celebrates 120 years, 
the company remains focused on the same mission that 
began with Carl Muller’s first voyage in 1906: sharing the 
beauty of the St. Croix River while providing an excep-
tional guest experience. 
In an industry built on creating lasting memories, few 
companies embody that mission as completely as Taylors 
Falls Scenic Boat Tours. Their story is one of family, per-
severance, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to 
preserving both history and tradition.
For over a century, passengers have stepped aboard in 
search of scenic beauty. They leave with something even 
more enduring—a connection to a place, a story, and a 
family whose legacy continues to shape one of America’s 
most treasured waterways.
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