Starting just below Coon Rapids Dam, this quiet, winding stretch of the Mississippi River is the most remote of the Paddle Share river routes.
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The park's three islands spotlight a mature forest of maple-basswood trees. The wide walking bridge leads from the shoreline to Chase Island but the other two islands—Durnham and Gil Hodges—are accessible only by water.
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While the iconic Stone Arch Bridge has spectacular views of St. Anthony Falls and downtown Minneapolis, it’s not the only place to view a dam from the middle of the river.
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Explore the daily themes of National Park Week and find new ways to connect with your park with this nationwide celebration of public land.
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Look up to the trees in late March in Minnesota and you’re likely to find something unexpected: flowers!
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“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.
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