Explore the history, geology, watersheds, and parks that connect us to the Mississippi River. Learn about the city that sprung up in the middle of wildlife, history, and culture. Travel through floodplain forests and visit culturally significant sites like Harriet Island, Lilydale Regional Park, Sibley Historic Site, and Bdote at Fort Snelling.
We will be joined by a Historical Site Educator from the Dakota County Historical Society at the Sibley House Historic Site! Learn about four of Minnesota’s oldest buildings as well the landscape and culture of Mendota/Bdote during the time of Henry Sibley, Minnesota’s controversial first governor.
The full loop is about 10 miles and takes about 2 hours.
Pricing:
$10 per person*
$8 for members of Mississippi Park Connection
*Due to group size restrictions, price is per participant, including children.
Learn how to become a member here to support the park and receive program discounts. Memberships are valid for 365 days after your last donation of $35 or more, or $60 or more for households. If you are unsure of your membership status, email info@parkconnection.org or call 651-291-8164.
What To Bring:
Bike, helmet, water. Consider bringing: sunscreen, sunglasses
Directions:
Meet near the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion.
Cancellation Policy:
If it is raining, we wait to cancel last minute in the hopes of finding a gap in the weather. If you have questions regarding weather conditions, please email Kyle_Just@nps.gov. If we cancel the event due to weather, we will issue a full refund.
We will honor your own cancellations with a partial refund (minus the fees) up to 7 days prior to the event. Please let us know if you are unable to attend so that as many people as possible may have the opportunity to attend.
COVID-19 Protocol:
Keep a distance of 6+ feet from anyone who is not a part of your household at the event, including the park ranger.
Wear a mask upon arrival and when around other participants and the park ranger, even when you are 6 feet apart. You may remove your mask when you are biking at a safe distance from others. Wear your mask any time you are near other participants or the park ranger.
Avoid touching other participant’s equipment. We encourage you to bring your own hand sanitizer.
We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave who intentionally does not adhere to these safety guidelines. This is in the best interest and safety of other participants and the park ranger.