Explore the Mni Owe Sni area to immerse yourself in the beauty of the season with a park ranger from the National Park Service.

Sit down with the superintendent of Mississippi National River and Recreation Area for a cup of hot cocoa and an informal chat

Celebrate Fossil Day with the National Park Service on this guided fossil walk and waterfall exploration.

Join us at our second event of the year as we collect native seeds for the MN DNR. There are no maintained trails or facilities onsite.

Join Mississippi Park Connection and the National Park Service to celebrate all of our volunteers!

Celebrate Fossil Day with the National Park Service on this guided fossil walk and waterfall exploration.

Join the hosts of "Monsters of the Mississippi," a completely real and not at all made up podcast about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee? Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible!

National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands, with this year’s theme being “Together for Tomorrow.” Across the country, volunteers of all ages and abilities will roll up their sleeves and join forces for a common goal—stewarding America’s natural resources for future generations to enjoy.

Join the hosts of "Monsters of the Mississippi," a completely real and not at all made up podcast about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi river as they investigate a cold case murder believed to have been committed by a local legend Catfish McGee? Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible!

Learn how you and your dog can keep the ecosystem at Coldwater Spring healthy, and get a free official B.A.R.K. Ranger dog tag!

Get ready for the nighttime event of the summer. You’re about to explore Crosby Farm Regional Park’s nocturnal side with a program that engages the natural world through science, culture, and art.

Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!

Junior Ranger: Fins and Feathers features an exhilarating fusion of fishing, birding, and biking, taking families on an immersive journey through the vibrant ecosystems of the Mississippi River.

Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!

Bike with a Ranger is a way to explore the Mississippi River and Hastings Trails along the 10 mile loop. Led by a Park Ranger, participants will learn about history and wildlife at easily accessible points by bicycle.

Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the spectacular Mississippi River and participate in a program led by the National Park Service and special guest speaker Annette Atkins. Annette Atkins, Professor Emerita of History, Saint John’s University and the College of Saint Benedict, studies history looking for the stories that demonstrate the complexity of the past and of people’s lives. In her teaching and writing, rather than dates and memorization, she stresses time, imagination, and curiosity as the essential approaches to understanding the past.

Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!

Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!

Join us at our annual benefit fundraiser for Mississippi Park Connection on August 29th! Get Tickets today

This guided tour with National Park Service rangers and Three Rivers Park District staff starts just downstream of the Coon Rapids Dam. Free shuttle service back to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park after your paddle is provided by Three Rivers Park District.

Get up close with a heron rookery (nesting birds may or may not be present), spot bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and other wildlife as you kayak down the Mississippi River. You will also pass by the Upper Harbor Terminal Project site, several industries on the river, the Lowry Avenue Bridge, and the iconic Boom Island lighthouse, with the Minneapolis skyline as your backdrop.

Note: Nesting birds at the rookery typically leave by the end of July.

Explore a unique portion of this national park with a National Park Service ranger who will guide you through the back channels of a floodplain forest!

Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice at Uŋčí Makhá Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.

Get ready for the nighttime event of the summer. You’re about to explore Crosby Farm Regional Park’s nocturnal side with a program that engages the natural world through science, culture, and art. 

Get up close with a heron rookery (nesting birds may or may not be present), spot bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and other wildlife as you kayak down the Mississippi River. You will also pass by the Upper Harbor Terminal Project site, several industries on the river, the Lowry Avenue Bridge, and the iconic Boom Island lighthouse, with the Minneapolis skyline as your backdrop.

Note: Nesting birds at the rookery typically leave by the end of July.

Make a commitment to yourself by waking up Saturday morning immersed in nature. Release the week's stress back into the soil and nourish the land with energy. Join Mississippi Park Connection and yoga teachers from Peace in Practice at Uŋčí Makhá Park in Saint Paul for a morning of release and renewal.

Mississippi Park Connection and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, in collaboration with Fearless Comedy Productions, are bringing an immersive murder mystery theatrical experience to life, Mystery of the Mississippi. Join the hosts of "Monsters of the Mississippi," a theatrical experience about mythical monsters on and near the Mississippi River. Was the victim killed by a giant walking catfish or is the culprit a little less sensational? The mystery will unfold as you walk through Crosby Farm and you can help figure out who was responsible!

Join Barry Hand, Dakota language instructor and program director for Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, on a guided riverboat tour of these waters. Learn about Dakota lifeways and consider how we can restore our relationship to the River.

Get up close with a heron rookery (nesting birds may or may not be present), spot bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and other wildlife as you kayak down the Mississippi River. You will also pass by the Upper Harbor Terminal Project site, several industries on the river, the Lowry Avenue Bridge, and the iconic Boom Island lighthouse, with the Minneapolis skyline as your backdrop.

Note: Nesting birds at the rookery typically leave by the end of July.

Bring your props and let's conjure up some beachy magic together. Come snap shots as a photographer, strike poses as a model, direct the scene as a creative genius, or style the perfect looks.