Mississippi River - Explore Minnesota
Follow the Mississippi River’s journey along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway for a truly epic road trip: see 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, lakes and so much more along the way.
Follow the Great River Road to These Historic Mississippi River Towns
Follow the Mississippi’s 565-mile byway across the state, and you’ll have a road trip that encompasses everything from pine-scented northern wilds to majestic southern bluffs to the state's tallest skylines.
Mississippi River - Wikipedia
The Mississippi River runs through or along 10 states, from Minnesota to Louisiana, and is used to define portions of these states' borders, with Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi along the east side of the river, and Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas along its west side.
Great River Road of Minnesota | Homepage
Minnesota's Great River Road is a netwok of roadways offering a bounty of river experiences in a parkway setting. It spans 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, three tribes and six unique destination areas, providing public access to and promoting America's Great Mississippi River.
Mississippi River segments and maps - Minnesota DNR
The Mississippi River drops six and a half feet for every river mile between Little Falls and Royalton. Two dams operated by Minnesota Power obscure the falls today.
Mississippi River State Water Trail - Minnesota DNR
The Mississippi River is the fourth longest river in the world and the largest on the continent, flowing 2,350 miles from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. In Minnesota, the river flows through valleys, bluffs, prairies and woodlands in a variety of flow rates and widths.
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 19, 2024 · 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 …
Minnesota - Experience Mississippi River
The Mississippi River and the Great River Road begin in northern Minnesota, where the river springs forth from its source at Lake Itasca. Visitors to northern Minnesota will find a landscape of forests and some of the best fishing lakes in North America.
Explore Bluff Country & The Mississippi River Valley - Explore Minnesota
The greatest of these rivers is the Mississippi, but many clear, cool tributaries such as the Root, Zumbro and Whitewater rivers are beloved by canoeists, trout anglers, birders and other nature lovers. Make plans to explore this beautiful and diverse region; you won't soon forget it.
Mississippi River in Minnesota
From catching a Smallmouth Bass to providing water and electricity the Mississippi River is sacred and irreplaceable. The Mississippi Headwaters located in Itasca State Park is one of …