From June 10-20th, 2021, the Mississippi River Network is hosting River Days of Action. Attend more than 40 in-person and virtual events from Headwaters to Gulf of the Mississippi River and across the country.
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Mississippi River Paddle Share is a self-serve kayak program that lets you rent a boat for up to six hours and paddle to a destination downriver.
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Ranger Brian has been working for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area for nearly two decades! Learn why he thinks the park is an excellent place for youth education programs.
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Read a volunteer’s first-hand account of what it was like to play an active role in the prescribed burn of the prairie at Coldwater Spring in Minneapolis, MN.
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People come to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) for hiking and fishing, but the beautiful trees and flowers really make the trek memorable.
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The National Park Service at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area intends to conduct a prescribed fire at the Coldwater Spring unit this month. Prescribed fire is one process that land managers utilize to restore and maintain natural landscapes.
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An effective River Educator is a person that wants to be with children and help them learn about our river and the outdoors. A River Educator should be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, and love to be outdoors.
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“Being reunited with nature and biology, and truly understanding my role in the biosphere, answered so many questions that had been plaguing me. It healed me in a way nothing else has, and continues to sustain me.”
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Project to enlist community volunteers through open-source app ‘Marine Debris Tracker’ to help scientists and leaders better understand plastic pollution and take informed action.
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We extend our deepest condolences to the communities surrounding the eight victims of the mass shooting in Atlanta this week. We grieve and stand with members of our community who identify as Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander.
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Craig Hansen is the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area's interim Superintendent. Learn what he likes to do in his spare time and what he hopes to accomplish while the National Park Service searches for a replacement.
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A walk in the woods is scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve mental health. By intentionally focusing on the natural world, our minds can find inner calm. Here’s how.
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