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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Photos & Multimedia

Multimedia

Our multimedia offers include river-related interactives, google earth files and more.

Panoramas
Panoramic images provide a 360-degree viewpoint of sites within the Mississippi River corridor.  Move your mouse from left to right to view the site as if you were standing there. Flash Player is required to view the panoramas.

Coon Rapids Dam (1.1mb)
Harriet Island (2.0mb)
Mill Ruins Park (1mb)
Nicollet Island (1.8mb)
St. Anthony Falls (1.9mb)
St. Paul Brickyards (1.7mb)
Stone Arch Bridge (1.3mb)

Google Earth
Left-click and open Park Boundary & Mississippi River Visitor Center with Google Earth or right-click and "Save As…".

Interactives

Upper Post Timeline

Videos

The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area offers videos ranging from park promotional videos to instructional videos. If the video doesn't work, check that you have installed and updated Flash Player.

Park Video (3 minutes)

Park Video (3 minutes)
Short Version of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Ara park video. Features history of the Missisippi River, park activities and programs and more.

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Park Video (20 minutes)

Park Video (20 minutes)
Long version of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area park video. Features history of the Mississippi River, spotlights of park activities and programs and more.

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Big River Journey

Big River Journey
Big River Journey (BRJ) is an integration of river and classroom experiences that connect 4th-6th grade students with the science and heritage of the Mississippi River, and promote stewardship.

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Journey to the Falls

Journey to the Falls
Journey to the Falls (JTF) is an integration of river and classroom experiences featuring historical and literacy activities. JTF connects students with the history and resources of St. Anthony Falls and the Mississippi River in the Minneapolis area.

Credit / Author: Matt Miranda
Date Created: 2011-05-11

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Minnesota's Park Legacy

Minnesota's Park Legacy
Minnesota's National Park Legacy explores the natural and cultural legacy of Minnesota’s six national park sites: Grand Portage National Monument, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, North Country National Scenic Trail, Pipestone National Monument, St. Croix National Scenic Riverway and Voyageurs National Park, as well as projects completed by the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program.

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Eagle Sampling Video

Eagle Sampling Video
Ever wonder what it’s like to be inside a bald eagle nest? Thanks to Jim C. Spickler, climber for the Great Lakes Network field team, we’re able to get a firsthand look at what it’s like to retrieve bald eagle nestlings for sampling.

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Audio
From Mississippi River music to podcast tours, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area offers a variety of audio presentations available for download.

Healthy River Healthy You
The Healthy River Healthy You podcast helps take steps towards building a healthier lifestyle and river by offering health and environment tips and fun river facts and history while you walk alongside the Mississippi River.

Songs of the Mississippi River
Written and performed by Charlie Maguire, Songs of the Mississippi River offers true river music that speaks to the importance of the Mississippi River in the culture and geography of America.
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Images
Browse through images in our online photo galleries.

Park Photo Gallery
Browse our selection of park photographs formatted for both print and electronic media.

Photography in the Park
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area has many opportunities and locations for photography. Check out our Photography in the Park page for ideas.

Art
Browse through art about the Mississippi River created by area students.

Big River Art Galleries
The Big River Art Contest Galleries displays art created by 4th-6th grade students. Unique and vibrant, these works examine the Mississippi from many points of view.

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Last Updated: September 21, 2011 at 09:19 MST