Our under-the-radar National Park — Star Tribune editorial

The 14 June 2008 Star Tribune featured an editorial on the Twin Cities own national park — The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area — which for all of its charms has managed to escape the notice of many locals.

Read it: Our under-the-radar national park — Star Tribune, 14 June 2008.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 7:30am
Along the river in St. Paul
Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Hastings Sand Coulee Scientific and Natural Area, Hastings
Various paddle tours and events, June 12-14
Along or in the Mississippi and Crow rivers, spanning from Minneapolis to Brainerd.