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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Big River Journey: Mailing List
Selection of schools for spring field trips is made by lottery held each fall. To receive flyers announcing lottery and mailings about other Big River Journey opportunities, please send, fax, or e-mail your name, school, complete address, phone, fax, and e-mail to:

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Brian Goodspeed
Suite 105
111 Kellogg Blvd. East
St. Paul, MN 55101-1256
Fax: 651-290-3214

Flyers announcing spring opportunities are sent out after Labor Day with lottery selection held in mid-October.

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Lock at St. Anthony Falls

Did You Know?
A single canoe can pass through a lock and dam for free! The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is 49 feet deep.

Last Updated: September 08, 2009 at 11:21 MST