Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

About

In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking. And there are plenty of visitor centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River. This a great place to start your exploration of this important river.

Activities

• Biking
• Mountain Biking
• Road Biking
• Boating
• Compass and GPS
• Geocaching
• Fishing
• Freshwater Fishing
• Hiking
• Front-Country Hiking
• Hunting and Gathering
• Hunting
• Living History
• Reenactments
• Historic Weapons Demonstration
• First Person Interpretation
• Paddling
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Junior Ranger Program
• Skiing
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Snow Play
• Wildlife Watching
• Birdwatching
• Museum Exhibits

Location

44.942487, -93.098712