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.