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

This school year
In your classroom or outside
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Near the Mississippi River backwaters, St. Paul Park
Sunday, September 13, 2026 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
34th to 36th Streets & West River Parkway Minneapolis

Take Me to the River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and choose your own adventure while supporting FMR at our reimagined fall fundraiser on Thursday, Sept. 24.