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Introducing Savanna

Introducing Savanna

This past summer, Savanna led the park's annual acoustic monitoring study of the Twin Cities Mississippi corridor and coordinated the placement and movement of acoustic monitors across 28 field sites along the Mississippi River. Imagine a green 5”x 7” box attached to a small (but mighty) microphone on a long pole and extended out along trails, roads, and other cutlines that bats use for flyways.

biotech, mississippi national river and recreation area, national park serviceparkconnectionDecember 20, 2022

#FindYourPark on a Bike

#FindYourPark on a Bike

Legalized prostitution in the heart of Minneapolis since 1910? A rollercoaster as tall as the Foshay Tower in the 1960s? Bike with a Ranger will take you on a wild adventure through time to explore the city’s (actual) history.

Find Your Park, national park service, recreationCallie SacarelosJuly 8, 2019The CommonsMississippi River, Things To Do, Minneapolis, outdoor adventure, free, date night, date ideas

New Winter river education program for kids

New Winter river education program for kids

“Winter River” is an outdoor adventure course that challenges students’ navigation skills. This is the first field trip experience we offer that will take students outside by the river in winter.

national park service, education programsparkconnectionFebruary 22, 2019Fort Snelling State Parkyouth education, fort snelling state park, Winter River, Field Trip, outdoor adventure, education, missouri river, National Park Service, public schools

A Letter to the Mighty Mississippi

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Meet the 2017 Mississippi River Fellows

Meet the 2017 Mississippi River Fellows

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Staff Highlight: Jim Ford

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Featured Site: Grey Cloud Dunes SNA

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Volunteer Voices: Paul Eaves

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5 Reasons to Become a Volunteer Crew Leader

5 Reasons to Become a Volunteer Crew Leader

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New Name, Same Us!

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