Mississippi River segments and maps | Minnesota DNR
Maps and details for the ten paddling segments of the Mississippi River State Water Trail.
Mississippi River - Explore Minnesota
Follow the Mississippi River’s journey along the Great River Road National Scenic Byway for a truly epic road trip: see 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, lakes and so much more along the way. Fall driving outside of Taylor's Falls / Paul Vincent.
Mississippi River - Wikipedia
The Mississippi River [b] is the primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States. [c] [15] [16] From its traditional source of Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota, it flows generally south for 2,340 miles (3,766 km) [16] to the Mississippi River Delta in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River State Water Trail - Minnesota DNR
The Mississippi River is the fourth longest river in the world and the largest on the continent, flowing 2,350 miles from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. In Minnesota, the river flows through valleys, bluffs, prairies and woodlands in a variety of flow rates and widths.
Great River Road of Minnesota | Homepage
Minnesota's Great River Road is a netwok of roadways offering a bounty of river experiences in a parkway setting. It spans 565 miles, 43 communities, 20 counties, three tribes and six unique destination areas, providing public access to and promoting America's Great Mississippi River.
Mississippi River | Map, Length, History, Location, Tributaries, …
Oct 29, 2024 · The Mississippi River rises in Lake Itasca in Minnesota and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. It covers a total distance of 2,340 miles (3,766 km) from its source. The Mississippi River is the longest river of North America.
Follow the Great River Road to These Historic Mississippi River Towns
Follow the Mississippi River's 600-plus-mile journey across Minnesota on the Great River Road. America’s largest and most legendary river claims both its birthplace and its most wild and scenic stretches in Minnesota.
Minnesota - Experience Mississippi River
The Mississippi River and the Great River Road begin in northern Minnesota, where the river springs forth from its source at Lake Itasca. Visitors to northern Minnesota will find a landscape of forests and some of the best fishing lakes in North America.
Mississippi River Headwaters - Minnesota DNR
About the Mississippi River headwaters. The mighty Mississippi River begins its winding journey to the Gulf of Mexico as a mere 18-foot wide knee-deep river in Itasca State Park. From here the river flows north to Bemidji, where it turns east, and then south near Grand Rapids.
A Trip North to the Mississippi Headwaters - Explore Minnesota
The Mississippi River gets its start in Minnesota, and its headwaters at Itasca State Park are a must-see destination. Follow this 3-day itinerary along the Great River Road as it takes you north from the Twin Cities to trace the Mississippi on its arc across northern Minnesota.