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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
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Visitor Center
Located in the lobby of the Science Museum of Minnesota.
120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55102 (map)

Hours: See our Operating Hours and Seasons page or call (651) 293-0200 for more information.

Headquarters
Suite 105
111 Kellogg Blvd E.
St. Paul, MN 55101-1256

Telephone: (651) 290-4160
FAX: (651) 290-3214
E-mail us

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. The headquarters' offices are closed on federal holidays.

Visitor Information & Questions
(651) 290-4160

Superintendent
Paul Labovitz
(651) 290-4160

Administration
Denise St. Marie
(651) 293-8404

Education and Public Programs
Dan Dressler
(651) 293-8412

Natural and Cultural Resources
John Anfinson
(651) 293-8432

Volunteers in Parks
Kathy Swenson
(651) 293-8424
 
The Comprehensive Management Plan was established and issued in 1995. It serves as the general management plan for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The plan provides guidance for managing this area for 10-15 years.
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A ranger helping a vistor veiw the floor map at the Mississippi River Visitor Center.
The Mississippi River Visitor Center
at the Science Museum is free and a fun way to learn.
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A woman rides a bicycle along a wooded trail.
Plan Your Visit
Check here for ideas of things to do and places to go within the park.
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Man canoeing down the river.
Mississippi River Facts
Do you know the average surface speed of the river at Lake Itasca, or its depth in New Orleans?
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A slow and shallow section of Itaska.

Did You Know?
At the headwaters of the Mississippi, the average surface speed of the water is 1.2 miles per hour. People typically walk 3 miles per hour.
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Last Updated: September 30, 2011 at 10:43 MST