• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

    Mississippi

    National River & Recreation Area Minnesota

Fall Activities

Listed below are a few of our featured fall programs and activities. To find out about additional programs, visit our Schedule of Events or call the Mississippi River Visitor Center at (651) 293-0200 to speak with a ranger.

Suggested Programs and Activities

Mississippi River Geocaches
Geocaching is an outdoor game in which participants use GPS receivers to find cleverly hidden caches. The Mississippi River Geocache is a series of caches placed in partner parks within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
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Ranger on Call
Fall is a great time to get out and explore the Mississippi River. With the Ranger on Call program you can learn about some of the park's most special places. To get started, visit the website or visit a designated site and dial 1.877.727.1172.
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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.
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Go Fishing!
Fishing is great in the fall, but what if you don't have fishing tackle? Come to the Mississippi River Visitor Center and you can rent a fishing pole and other tackle for free! Be sure to ask about good fishing spots and angling tips.
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Did You Know?

Coon Rapids Dam

Over 600 men worked around the clock using hand tools, horses and coal powered shovels to build the original Coon Rapids Dam in 1913.  The dam was rebuilt between 1995 and 1997.