Asian Carp Action Plan

Asian carp are moving north up the Mississippi River. Because of their potential to disrupt the ecosystems of rivers and lakes, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is working on a plan to stop them as far down stream as possible.

Ranger on Call

Ranger on Call is your guide to exploring some of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area's most special places. The guide features a series of twenty stops designed to expand your knowledge of the Mississippi River and provoke exploration. Listen to stories from all along the 72-mile corridor of our national park online, via podcast or by visiting the sites in person and dialing 1-877-727-1172 (toll free) for the cell phone tour.

Bureau of Mines/Coldwater Spring

The National Park Service is restoring the Bureau of Mines, a 27-acre site situated between Minnehaha Falls Regional Park and Fort Snelling State Park. Learn more about our current activities and restoration efforts, the site history, property information, and what will happen in the next project phase.

Mississippi River Forum

The Mississippi River Forum is intended to increase coordination between a multidisciplinary group of practitioners and decision-makers who are not consistently aware that related work is being done by others. The Forum is also an opportunity for practitioners to connect their work to those in different fields. 

Winter Activities

Winter cold has settled across Minnesota. Eagle watching, skiing, ice fishing, even winter geocaching are available to those that embrace the cold. For those that prefer warmer activities, this is the time to visit museums and visitor centers. It's a great time of year!