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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Things To Do

Bike with a Ranger
Join ranger led bike rides with stops along the way to learn about our National Park on the Mississippi River. Explore trails and discover amazing stories of the river.
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Mississippi River Trail Guide
The Mississippi River Trail Guide has printable maps, directions and information on points of interest for bicycle and walking trails throughout the park.
 
Healthy River Healthy You
The Healthy River Healthy You podcast program encourages participants to take steps towards building a healthier lifestyle and river by getting out and walking along the river. Our first entry is a four-mile walk through Downtown St. Paul that provides exercise tips, local history and scientific information.
 

The National Parks Passport Program
The National Parks Passport Program is a great way to explore the 391 units of the National Park Service. This is an inexpensive way to take home a souvenir from the places you visit. Purchase your passport book at most national park visitor centers and look for stamps at a visitor center or ask a ranger where you can have your passport book stamped. Almost all parks have at least one stamp.

Headwaters of the Mississippi  

Did You Know?
The Mississippi River is approximately three feet deep at its headwaters at Lake Itasca and has an average surface speed of 1.2 miles per hour.

Last Updated: May 07, 2008 at 16:33 EST