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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area MN

Lat, Long: 44.942487, -93.098712

Designation: National River & Recreation Area

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.

Weather:

Minnesota has a continental climate characterized by cold winters and warm summers. Spring brings moderate temperatures and low humidity. Summer days may reach temperatures of more than 100°F (38°C), but are usually pleasant with temperatures in the low to mid-80°F (25-30°C). Autumn brings dry, warm days, cool nights and gorgeous fall colors. Winter daytime highs are around 25°F (-3°C). Rarely, winter daytime high temperatures may not get above -10°F (-23°C), sometimes with strong winds.

Directions:

Limited metered street parking is available on nearby streets near park headquarters. Several parking ramps are available nearby including the Kellogg Square parking ramp. The Mississippi River Visitor Center is located in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 Kellogg Blvd West, St. Paul, MN).

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Address/Contact:

Mississippi River Visitor Center

Saint Paul, US, 55102

Phone: 651-293-0200

Email: miss_info@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Large canoes and crews paddle down the river amidst autumnal color.Gray clouds over flowers growing on sand dunes.A large canoe filled with paddlers on the river surrounded by autumnal color.A large, long-necked, long-legged bird wades in the river.Large trees are widely spaced in a grassland.A canoeist paddles through a water channel between islands.A canoeist reaches out and holds a large, yellow flower.Water tumbles down layers of rock with an old stone spring house in the background.A large, long-necked, long-legged bird flies overhead carrying a branch.Gulls stand on a floating log while a canoe passes in the background.Trees showing fall colors on their leaves along the river.White clouds streak the blue sky over a river flanked by sandy shorelines and green trees.