Mississippi River - Explore Minnesota
The second-longest river in the U.S. and the fourth longest in the world, the Mississippi River gets its start at Lake Itasca and flows through nine other states, all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. …
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 …
Follow the Great River Road to These Historic Mississippi River Towns
Follow the Mississippi’s 565-mile byway across the state, and you’ll have a road trip that encompasses everything from pine-scented northern wilds to majestic southern bluffs to the …
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 …
Mississippi River segments and maps | Minnesota DNR
The Mississippi River drops six and a half feet for every river mile between Little Falls and Royalton. Two dams operated by Minnesota Power obscure the falls today. You'll see less …
Explore these charming Mississippi River cities & towns
Dec 13, 2021 · All along the Great River Road, you’ll find villages, small towns and big cities rich in the culture, history and cuisine of the Mississippi River region. Here’s a closer look at just a …
Mississippi River | Map, Length, History, Location, Tributaries, …
Jan 9, 2025 · 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 …
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 …
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 …
Mississippi River State Water Trail - Minnesota DNR
Mississippi River State Water Trail Snapshot virtual tour Explore miles of beautiful and varied scenery, excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, and several canoe-in campsites along the way.