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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaKids looking though binoculars to see the wonders of the big Mississippi
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
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The wide Mississippi River  

Did You Know?
At Lake Onalaska, near LaCrosse Wisconsin, the Mississippi River is about 4 miles wide. Mississippi River water held behind Lock and Dam #7 and water held by damming the Black River form this broad reach of the Mississippi River.

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Last Updated: September 10, 2008 at 14:10 EST