Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in the park to share food, meet neighbors, and access the river. Connect with your community over importance of preserving river access, yoga, birding, and other activities, talking up MPC programs, and experiencing the river firsthand on a BIPOC evening paddle. Paddle share aims to host this program as bi-weekly “come as you are” events with the main goal in getting people out in nature. 

Pickerel Lake is an excellent location for beginners to learn about paddling. The program is also great for those who want to brush up on their paddling skills. National Park Service park rangers will be your guide on this outdoor adventure.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

Pickerel Lake is an excellent location for beginners to learn about paddling. The program is also great for those who want to brush up on their paddling skills. National Park Service park rangers will be your guide on this outdoor adventure.

Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River, departing from Watergate Marina in St. Paul. Led by a National Park Service ranger, this event will explore both the rich cultural and natural history of the Mighty Mississippi.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

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.

Pickerel Lake is an excellent location for beginners to learn about paddling. The program is also great for those who want to brush up on their paddling skills. National Park Service park rangers will be your guide on this outdoor adventure.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in the park to share food, meet neighbors, and access the river. Connect with your community over importance of preserving river access, yoga, birding, and other activities, talking up MPC programs, and experiencing the river firsthand on a BIPOC evening paddle. Paddle share aims to host this program as bi-weekly “come as you are” events with the main goal in getting people out in nature. 

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.

A celebration of the River, from the River, where every put-in is a party! Participants will have multiple put-in and take-out options, with programming offered by community partners along the routes

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

Pickerel Lake is an excellent location for beginners to learn about paddling. The program is also great for those who want to brush up on their paddling skills. National Park Service park rangers will be your guide on this outdoor adventure.

Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River, departing from Watergate Marina in St. Paul. Led by a National Park Service ranger, this event will explore both the rich cultural and natural history of the Mighty Mississippi.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in the park to share food, meet neighbors, and access the river. Connect with your community over importance of preserving river access, yoga, birding, and other activities, talking up MPC programs, and experiencing the river firsthand on a BIPOC evening paddle. Paddle share aims to host this program as bi-weekly “come as you are” events with the main goal in getting people out in nature. 

Pickerel Lake is an excellent location for beginners to learn about paddling. The program is also great for those who want to brush up on their paddling skills. National Park Service park rangers will be your guide on this outdoor adventure.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

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.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Kayak down the Mississippi River with a National Park Service ranger as your guide! Enjoy your urban national park and America's greatest river from a new perspective.

Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in the park to share food, meet neighbors, and access the river. Connect with your community over importance of preserving river access, yoga, birding, and other activities, talking up MPC programs, and experiencing the river firsthand on a BIPOC evening paddle. Paddle share aims to host this program as bi-weekly “come as you are” events with the main goal in getting people out in nature. 

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.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Third Space Thursday is a community gathering in the park to share food, meet neighbors, and access the river. Connect with your community over importance of preserving river access, yoga, birding, and other activities, talking up MPC programs, and experiencing the river firsthand on a BIPOC evening paddle. Paddle share aims to host this program as bi-weekly “come as you are” events with the main goal in getting people out in nature. 

Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River, departing from Watergate Marina in St. Paul. Led by a National Park Service ranger, this event will explore both the rich cultural and natural history of the Mighty Mississippi.

Explore a unique portion of this national park that’s reminiscent of a Louisiana bayou, with a National Park Service ranger as your guide.

Dakota people call the Mississippi River "Haha Wakpa" (river of the falls). The story of Minneapolis begins at Owamniyomni (turbulent waters, whirlpool, or eddy) or St. Anthony Falls, the only true waterfall on the 2,350-mile length of the Mississippi River. This ranger-led tour connects archaeological sites, nationally significant historic buildings and landmarks, while moving through an abundant natural environment.

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.