On a hot sultry day in mid July 1802, partners of the most successful fur trade company in North America, the North West Company, met in their majestic Great Hall at Grand Portage and voted to move their summer headquarters from the protected shores of La
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.
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.
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.
Located within the scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley between Red Wing, MN and Winona, MN.
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 St. Paul and Hastings, MN. Project lands are located within the Corps of Engineers Nine Foot Navigation Project.
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.