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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
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Big River Journey
The Big River Journey is a great way for students to learn more about the Mississippi.
 
Fort Snelling State Park
Fort Snelling state park’s education programs focus on the resources that are found at the park. Program subjects are natural resource preservation, wildlife, plants, geology, history and cultural heritage.
 
Mississippi River Visitor Center
We offer a variety of formal educational programs at the Mississippi River Visitor Center focused towards school students. Check our listing of school group programs to see what might be of interest.
Canoeists in the Mississippi River Gorge  

Did You Know?
A canoe trip in the Mississippi River Gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN feels like you are miles away from civilization even though you are in the center of a large metropolitan area.

Last Updated: April 18, 2008 at 10:21 EST