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The Mississippi River runs from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, winding and grinding over 2300 miles and shifting from a temperate northern climate zone to humid sub-tropical. Dams, diking and environmental pollution have all had an impact on the aquatic wildlife. In other words, you probably are not going to see what Mark Twain saw when he rode the same river in the mid 19th century.

The Upper Mississippi River is home to over 119 species of (more…)

You can learn a lot when you decide to canoe down the Mississippi River. At every bend you will find so much cultural and natural history. See in your mind-s eye the life of settlers who where here long ago. Watch above as the eagles soar or see the mink on the side of the river. The entire 2,350 miles on the Mississippi River has plenty of wildlife and high cliffs to keep you amazed. This is a magnificent river (more…)

Do you want to try something new? Maybe you are tired of the weekend backpacking trip with kids and ready to try something a little different, but still safe. A float trip down the Mississippi River could be the answer. Get the kids involved right from the beginning stages, it will not only make the trip more meaningful to them, they will learn how to someday plan their own trip.

Some people build their own rafts, but you might want to (more…)

Canoeing or kayaking on the Mississippi River is a totally different type of adventure. The Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca and the water is shallow and sometimes the bottom of a boat will drag the bottom, so be careful to avoid rocks if possible. Canoeing or kayaking can be dangerous if you don’t pay attention to where you are going. There will be trees that have fallen across the river to avoid and also beaver dams along the way.

There will be low bridges (more…)