The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area was established by Congress in 1988. Its boundaries include a 72-mile stretch of Mississippi River from Ramsey and Dayton in the north to just south of Hastings. Within this corridor there are many parks, agencies, organizations and communities intimately tied to the Mississippi River.
Did You Know?
A canoe trip in the Mississippi River Gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN feels like you are miles away from civilization even though you are in the center of a large metropolitan area.
