National Parks / Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area — MN
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.
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Upcoming Events
- Discovery TableSun Aug 23 2026Mississippi River Visitor Center, 120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
- Discovery TableWed Aug 26 2026Mississippi River Visitor Center, 120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102
- Paddle with a Ranger: Heron RookeryWed Aug 26 2026Start: Carl Kroening Nature Center @ North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55430 End: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Guided Riverfront WalkThu Aug 27 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Paddle with a Ranger: Paddle 101Thu Aug 27 2026Pickerel Lake (Lilydale Regional Park), 1800 Lilydale Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 near the Lilydale Regional Park Picnic Shelter
- Guided Riverfront WalkFri Aug 28 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Paddle with a Ranger and the City of Cottage GroveFri Aug 28 2026Hazen P. Mooers Park, 10865 Grey Cloud Trail S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
- Reading with a RangerSat Aug 29 2026Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center, 200 Monroe St, Prescott, WI 54021
- Guided Riverfront WalkSat Aug 29 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Guided Riverfront WalkSun Aug 30 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Paddle with a Ranger: Paddle 101Sun Aug 30 2026Pickerel Lake (Lilydale Regional Park), 1800 Lilydale Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 near the Lilydale Regional Park Picnic Shelter
- Paddle with a Ranger: Vermillion River BottomsSun Aug 30 2026Vermillion River North Public Water Access, approx. 17208 Ravenna Trail, Hastings, MN 55033, 44°42'12.9"N 92°45'43.8"W, 44.703595, -92.762165
- Paddle with a Ranger: Heron RookeryWed Sep 02 2026Start: Carl Kroening Nature Center @ North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 N Mississippi Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55430 End: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Guided Riverfront WalkThu Sep 03 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Paddle with a Ranger: Paddle 101Thu Sep 03 2026Pickerel Lake (Lilydale Regional Park), 1800 Lilydale Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 near the Lilydale Regional Park Picnic Shelter
- Guided Riverfront WalkFri Sep 04 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Paddle with a Ranger: Paddle 101Fri Sep 04 2026Pickerel Lake (Lilydale Regional Park), 1800 Lilydale Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 near the Lilydale Regional Park Picnic Shelter
- Guided Riverfront WalkSat Sep 05 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990
- Paddle with a Ranger: Vermillion River BottomsSat Sep 05 2026Vermillion River North Public Water Access, approx. 17208 Ravenna Trail, Hastings, MN 55033, 44°42'12.9"N 92°45'43.8"W, 44.703595, -92.762165
- Guided Riverfront WalkSun Sep 06 2026Stone Arch Bridge, Meet at the bandstand in Father Hennepin Bluff Park northwest of the public restrooms (approximate cross-streets are SE Main St and 6th Ave SE), 44.981849, -93.250990