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.
Leave the urban center of Grand Rapids and enter 47 miles of the natural wonders of upper Minnesota, including vistas of flat lowland meadows, swamps and lakes, rolling hills of hardwood forests, and remnants of glaciers long gone.
The Grand Rounds Scenic Byway is a system of lovely trails, paths and roadways in a totally unique urban setting.
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 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.