Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks

Check out a FREE, fun Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at three metro river parks. The backpacks include everything needed to explore the park and the Mississippi River including activity cards, binoculars, magnifying lenses, bird calls, easy-to-use nature guides and more! Discovery Backpacks are great for families, friends and individuals. Scouts and other groups can check out the special Group Pack which includes additional activities and supplies to help groups of 10-20 people have fun and learn while exploring along the Mississippi River.

Check out a Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at the North Mississippi Regional Park (763-694-7693), Mississippi River Visitor Center of the National Park Service (651-293-0200) at the Science Museum of Minnesota or Fort Snelling State Park (612-725-2724). Call any check-out site for more information.

The Discovery Backpacks were made possible through a grant from the McKnight Foundation and the Mississippi River Fund. The packs are developed by the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area of the National Park Service and offered in cooperation with partner sites. Visit the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area web site to learn more about the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.