Hints of the natural river

With the river level lowered 3 and a half feet to aid the 35W Bridge recovery efforts, National Park Service Historian and FMR Board member John Anfinson explored long-submerged realms of the river. What he found were hints of the once free-flowing and echos of the past.

Read his article in the Pioneer Press.

Upcoming Events

December 5 - 19, 2025
F-O-K Studios in St. Paul
This school year
In your classroom or outside
Now through December 31, 2025
Mississippi River National River and Recreation Area, Twin Cities metro

Our River Campaign:
It all starts here

At the heart of this new campaign is the vision of a healthy Mississippi River.