National Wild and Scenic River · Minnesota, United States
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a national wild and scenic river in Minnesota, United States, covering 53,775 acres (21,762 ha), established in 1988.
Photo: NPS/Gordon Dietzman via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 53,775 acres (21,762 ha) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 44.8733° N, 93.0188° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is a 72-mile (116 km) and 54,000-acre (22,000 ha) protected corridor along the Mississippi River through Minneapolis–Saint Paul in the U.S. state of Minnesota, from the cities of Dayton and Ramsey to just downstream of Hastings. This stretch of the upper Mississippi River includes natural, historical, recreational, cultural, scenic, scientific, and economic resources of national significance. This area is the only national park site dedicated exclusively to the Mississippi River.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 9.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is in Minnesota, United States (44.8733° N, 93.0188° W).
When was Mississippi National River and Recreation Area established?
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area was established in 1988, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mississippi National River and Recreation Area?
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area covers 53,775 acres (21,762 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mississippi_National_River_and_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/miss/ — Official park page.