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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
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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Two paddlers in a red canoe float the Mississippi River.
Mississippi River Companion
The Mississippi River Companion contains river maps, boat and canoe launch sites, biking trails.
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A woman rides a bicycle along a wooded trail.
Plan Your Visit
Check here for ideas of things to do and places to go within the park.
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A goldfinch on a feeder.
Feeding Birds
Feeding birds is a rewarding hobby and helps the birds too.
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Mississippi River Access Points
Mississippi River Access Points
Find a river access point (boat ramps, walk-in, piers and platforms) in the park.
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The wide Mississippi River

Did You Know?
At Lake Onalaska, near LaCrosse WI, the Mississippi River is about 4 miles wide. The combination of water held behind Lock and Dam #7 and water held by damming the Black River form this broad reach of the Mississippi River.
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Last Updated: September 30, 2011 at 07:19 MST