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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Junior Ranger Events and Activities

Although we don't have any Junior Ranger activities currently available, you can still become a Junior Ranger or continue to explore, learn about, and protect the Mississippi River on your own! See the Anytime Activities below!

Check back often as we'll be posting new and exciting events.

 
 
A Ranger helps kids at the Mississippi River Visitor Center.

Anytime Activities
Visit any one of the six visitor centers in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, ask for a Junior Ranger booklet, and investigate the visitor center and surrounding area to answer the booklet's questions to earn your Junior Ranger badge. more...

Also check out the Schedule of Events.
A flooded street in 1952  

Did You Know?
In 1952, the Mississippi River flooded hundreds of acres of farmland and multiple cities. Over 2,000 families were homeless because of the high water.
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Last Updated: October 05, 2009 at 09:46 EST