Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
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Minnesota
Valley National Wildlife Refuge, located along the corridor of the
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area |
Contact Information:
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
Visitor Center
120 Kellogg Boulevard West
St. Paul, MN 55102
Headquarters
Suite 105, 111 Kellogg Blvd. E.
St. Paul, MN 55101
208-837-4793
http://www.nps.gov/miss/
651-293-0200
Size: 53,775 acres. The National Park Service owns only 35 acres, all of which are islands.
Location: The Mississippi National River & Recreation Area is a narrow corridor of land on either side of the Mississippi River extending from Dayton, Minnesota, on the north boundary through the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area and downstream to Hastings, Minnesota.
Description: Partnering organizations and agencies of the National Park Service operate a number of facilities along the river corridor, including state, regional, and community parks, historical sites, and a national wildlife refuge. Facilities at these locations include marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails, historical exhibits, bike trails, picnic areas, and visitor centers. In this 72-mile stretch, the Mississippi River flows through a variety of landscapes that include nationally significant natural, cultural, historic, scenic, economic, and scientific resources. The entire length of the river spans 2,350 miles, from its origin at Lake Itasca, Minnesota, to the Gulf of Mexico.
Activities: Camping, hiking, bicycling, boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, water-skiing, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, environmental programs.Operating Hours: Programs are developed and delivered with partners throughout the corridor. Operation hours of these facilities vary from season to season.
History: Established on November 18, 1988.
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