MAILING ADDRESS
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area;
P.O. Box 65456;
St. Paul, MN 55165;
Telephone: 402-221-3481

DIRECTIONS
The Area along the Mississippi River from Dayton to Hastings includes the metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

WHEN TO VISIT
Open year round. Winters are cold and snowy; Summers are warm.

POINTS OF INTEREST
For sixty-nine miles, from Dayton to Hastings, Minnesota, the Mississippi flows through a variety of landscapes passing cultural, historical, and industrial features that tell the story of human activity in this area.

ACTIVITIES
Self-guiding tours/trails; hiking; picnic areas.

GENERAL INFORMATION
This Area was established fairly recently, November 18, 1988. Food, supplies, and overnight accommodations are available in the communities along the corridor of the River.