Experience the Mississippi River on a ranger-led riverboat cruise departing from Watergate Marina in Saint Paul. Guided by a National Park Service ranger, this program highlights the natural, cultural, and historical stories that have shaped the iconic Mississippi River. Because each ranger brings their own background and interpretive approach, the themes and stories shared will vary, offering a unique experience on each cruise.

Half the park is after dark! Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection invite you to explore Crosby Farm Regional Park at night. The NPS and partners are hosting activities that engage the natural world through science and culture. Tap in to your nocturnal side to discover the magic in a floodplain forest and along the Mississippi River.

Discover the place where the story of Minneapolis begins. Dakota people call the Mississippi River “Haha Wakpa,” the river of the falls, and refer to St. Anthony Falls as Owámniyomni. This guided walking tour explores the cultural, historical, and natural significance of the only true waterfall along the 2,350‑mile Mississippi River. You’ll visit key archaeological and historic sites and enjoy expansive views of the falls from the Stone Arch Bridge.

Join us in the floodplain forest to learn about trees and how they impact community health! Mississippi Park Connection will be giving FREE hour-long guided tours at Crosby Farm Regional Park.

Join us for a fun morning restoring your local national park! Work alongside the National Park Service and Mississippi Park Connection to help improve the health and quality of our river through a morning of buckthorn lopping.

Experience the Mississippi River on a ranger-led riverboat cruise departing from Watergate Marina in Saint Paul. Guided by a National Park Service ranger, this program highlights the natural, cultural, and historical stories that have shaped the iconic Mississippi River. Because each ranger brings their own background and interpretive approach, the themes and stories shared will vary, offering a unique experience on each cruise.

Discover the place where the story of Minneapolis begins. Dakota people call the Mississippi River “Haha Wakpa,” the river of the falls, and refer to St. Anthony Falls as Owámniyomni. This guided walking tour explores the cultural, historical, and natural significance of the only true waterfall along the 2,350‑mile Mississippi River. You’ll visit key archaeological and historic sites and enjoy expansive views of the falls from the Stone Arch Bridge.

Mississippi Park Connections needs help planting over 1,000 trees and shrubs at Crosby Farm Regional Park this tree-planting season. We will be planting climate-adapted trees and shrubs to fill the gaps, create habitat and grow a more resilient canopy in our floodplain forest. No experience required!