- Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S. National Park Service)
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
- Plan Your Visit - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S . . .
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area stretches along the banks and islands of the Mississippi River for 72 miles through the heart of one of the United States' great metropolitan areas This section of our website will help you plan your exploration of this urban national park, whether that visit is for a few hours or a few days
- Basic Information - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S . . .
Unlike most other national parks, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a "partnership" park We own only 67 acres of the 54,000 acres within our borders The rest is composed of city parks, regional parks, a state park, a national wildlife refuge, state scientific and natural areas, along with private businesses and homes
- Learn About the Park - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U . . .
Through the eight and one-half mile gorge, the Mississippi drops more than 110 feet, the river's steepest descent anywhere The river's rapidly changing character explains why the national river and recreation area has such a unique concentration of nationally significant resources
- Things To Do - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S . . .
Once you've chosen something to do, you have to get there Use our Mississippi River Companion to find your way around the park by foot, bike, canoe, boat, or car
- Management - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S . . .
This detailed plan serves as a guide for development and management of resources in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area The National Park Service reviews local, state, and federal actions in the park to ensure compatibility with the 1995 Comprehensive Management Plan
- Maps - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S. National Park . . .
This is the general phone line at the Mississippi River Visitor Center Contact Us
- Visitor Center - Mississippi National River Recreation Area (U. S . . .
National Park Rangers and volunteers at the Mississippi River Visitor Center will help you explore our park and the many historical and natural history themes of the park The visitor center is open year-round
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