Used by Native Americans for trade, food, and water long before Europeans visited the ?New World, ? the Mississippi River and its watershed is a major contributor to the ecology, culture, politics and economy of the North American continent.
The park lies in the southern part of the Canadian Shield, representing some of the oldest exposed rock formations in the world. This bedrock has been shaped and carved by at least four periods of glaciation.
Litchfield Wetland Management District is located on the eastern edge of the Prairie Pothole Region in central Minnesota.
The Morris Wetland Management District includes 244 waterfowl production areas, encompassing over 50, 000 acres scattered throughout an eight-county area.
The 18, 064-acre Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1935 and is located in the scenic forest and bog area of northern Minnesota. Visitors can enjoy a range of habitats, including lake, river, bog and hardwood forest.
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is located in the St. Francis River Valley, which is known as one of the finest wildlife areas in the state.
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge covers 42, 724 acres and lies in the glacial lake country of northwestern Minnesota in Becker County, 18 miles northeast of Detroit Lakes.
The Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge is located along 284 miles of the Mississippi River valley extending from the confluence of the Chippewa River near Wabasha, MN to near Rock Island, IL.
Straddling the headwaters of the Minnesota River in extreme west-central Minnesota, Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge is within the heart of the tallgrass prairie's historic range. Today, less than one-percent of tallgrass prairie remains.
At the upper and lower entrances of the Keweenaw Waterway Project on the Portage River in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton County, Michigan, are two harbors of refuge.
In a rich agricultural area, the nearby Mission Park Historical Site contains replicas of early Indian life. Lac qui Parle is known for its good fishing and waterfowl hunting. Camping is available in the nearby Lac qui Parle State Park.
Lake Traverse is located on the Minnesota - South Dakota border. The project consists of two dams, one dike and two lakes, Traverse and Mud.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Red Wing, MN and Winona, MN.
Much of the project area is used for wildlife habitat development by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Many lakes in vicinity.
You will find something unique about a vacation in Minnesota's lake country.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau, WI and Dresbach, MN.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Hastings, MN and Red Wing, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Minnesota City, MN and Winona, MN.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Trempealeau, WI and Dresbach, MN.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Dresbach, MN and Genoa, WI.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Lynxville, WI. and Guttenberg, IA.
There is no public access or facilities at the Lock and Dam. There are public facilities scattered throughout the Pool.Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Winona, MN and Trempealeau, WI.
Located within the Upper Mississippi River Valley between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project.
Located within the Upper Mississippi River Valley between St. Paul and Hastings, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project.
Represents the head of navigation for the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project and is located in downtown Minneapolis. The USAF Visitor Center is located at the Upper Lock and is open to the public year around.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Genoa, WI and Lynxville, WI.
Located in northeastern Minnesota's arrowhead region, lies the Superior National Forest comprising three million acres. The Forest spans 150 miles along the United States-Canadian border.
Located in northern Minnesota, lies the Chippewa National Forest. The Forest boundary encompasses about 1.6 million acres, of which about 665, 000 acres are managed by the USDA Forest Service.