Mississippi River Headwaters - Minnesota DNR
Itasca State Park is home to the headwaters of the Mighty Mississippi River. Check out the Mississippi River webcam on the headwaters, and learn more about the river.
Mississippi River - Wikipedia
The Mississippi River can be divided into three sections: the Upper Mississippi, the river from its headwaters to the confluence with the Missouri River; the Middle Mississippi, which is downriver from the Missouri to the Ohio River; and the Lower Mississippi, which flows from the …
A Trip North to the Mississippi Headwaters - Explore Minnesota
The Mississippi River gets its start in Minnesota, and its headwaters at Itasca State Park are a must-see destination. Follow this 3-day itinerary along the Great River Road as it takes you north from the Twin Cities to trace the Mississippi on its arc across northern Minnesota.
Journey to the Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca State Park
In many cities along the Mississippi, visitors can board riverboats for narrated tours, or get on the river for fishing, canoe, water ski and kayak adventures. Trails and roads along the river provide extended bicycling, hiking and scenic drives.
Headwaters of the Mississippi River - Atlas Obscura
Oct 12, 2017 · Discover Headwaters of the Mississippi River in Lake Itasca, Minnesota: At this Minnesota state park you can easily wade across the source of the mighty Mississippi.
Itasca State Park - Minnesota DNR
Mississippi Headwaters. At Itasca State Park, the mighty Mississippi River begins its slow and steady stream toward the Gulf of Mexico. Established in 1891 to preserve remnant stands of virgin pine and to protect the basin around the Mississippi's source, Itasca is …
Mississippi River | Map, Length, History, Location, Tributaries, …
Sep 17, 2024 · The Mississippi River rises in Lake Itasca in Minnesota and ends in the Gulf of Mexico. It covers a total distance of 2,340 miles (3,766 km) from its source. The Mississippi River is the longest river of North America.
Itasca State Park - Minnesota DNR
Mississippi River Headwaters. Can't make the trip in person? View the Mississippi River headwaters on the live stream webcam. Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center. Gateway to the headwaters of the Mississippi River!
Mississippi River Facts - Mississippi National River & Recreation …
The staff of Itasca State Park at the Mississippi's headwaters suggest the main stem of the river is 2,552 miles long. The US Geologic Survey has published a number of 2,300 miles, the EPA says it is 2,320 miles long, and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area suggests the river's length is 2,350 miles.
Itasca State Park - Wikipedia
Itasca State Park (/ aɪ ˈ t æ s k ə /) is a state park of Minnesota, United States, and contains the headwaters of the Mississippi River. The park spans 32,690 acres (132.3 km 2) of northern Minnesota, and is located about 21 miles (34 km) north of Park Rapids, Minnesota and 25 miles (40 km) from Bagley, Minnesota.