Pine Bend Bluff SNA - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Pine Bend Bluff Scientific and Natural Area is located in the southern reaches of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Mallard Duck, Mississippi river
Mallards are the most common duck in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Minnehaha Creek, Mississippi river
Minnehaha Falls Regional Park is located within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. It is a popular area within the park due to the falls located here.
Hidden Falls Regional Park and Cottonwood Trees
The exposed roots of the cottonwood trees in Hidden Falls Regional Park--within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area--shows how durable these trees are and the erosive potential of moving water.
Great Blue Heron - National Parks Gallery
Great blue herons are a common large wading bird found in spring and summer within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Fox Snake, Mississippi river - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
This fox snake was captured during a BioBlitz at Crosby Farm Regional Park, within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Bike-with-a-Ranger - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Bike-with-a-Ranger programs mix recreation and learning about both natural and cultural history.
Otter Research, Mississippi river
Staff at the Mississippi National River conducts otter surveys to document the return of otters to the Mississippi River.
Green Frog, Mississippi river - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Green frogs are common in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. They can be found along the river, but most often in quiet ponds and floodplain lakes.
Park Rangers Canoe the Mississippi River Backwaters
Canoe day-paddles in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area are a popular activity.
Pileated Woodpecker, Mississippi river
Pileated woodpeckers are the largest woodpeckers in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Blandings Turtle, Mississippi river
Blanding's turtles are rare in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, as they are in the rest of Minnesota.
The Mississippi River and Island
The Mississippi River in the northern part of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is typically shallow and rocky.
The Mississippi River in Autumn
Many trails run along both sides of the Mississippi River within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Red-winged Blackbird - National Parks Gallery
A perched red-winged blackbird shows off his red and yellow wing patches. They are one of the first migratory birds to return to the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in the spring. Males arrive fi... More
Bicycle Trails Line the River - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Miles of dedicated bike trails line the Mississippi River through the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
20111021-1957 - National Parks Gallery
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20111021-1960 - National Parks Gallery
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20111021-1960 - National Parks Gallery
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White-tailed Deer - National Parks Gallery
White-tailed deer are found throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, with the exceptions of the highly-developed downtowns. They are common, however, in the suburbs and parks. They also are common in the river... More
Kids using microscopes on BRJ - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Kids using microscopes on Big River Journey for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
A New Junior Ranger - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A new Junior Ranger receives their certificate and badge from Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Superintendant, Paul Labovitz.
Freddy the Catfish Celebrates Too!
Freddy the Catfish, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area mascot, showed up at the celebration to add his enthusiasm to the activities. Be sure to meet Freddy by coming to this year's celebration. ... More
Superintendent Paul Labovitz holding an eagle
Superintendent Paul Labovitz holding an eagle during eagle surveying and monitoring on the Mississippi River for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
20111108-4407, Mississippi river
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20110817-9271, Mississippi river
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Dragonfly Nymph, Mississippi river
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20110913-0615, Mississippi river
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White-tailed Deer - National Parks Gallery
White-tailed deer are the most common large animal at the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Other large animals include coyotes and, despite being heavily populated by people, an occassional bear ... More
20110913-0581, Mississippi river
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20120710-1281, Mississippi river
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20120929-6033, Mississippi river
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20120929-6006, Mississippi river
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20120929-6080, Mississippi river
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Flowers at Coldwater Spring - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Flowers blooming at the newly restored Coldwater Spring Unit of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
20120807-2878, Mississippi river
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20120929-6006, Mississippi river
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Tourist Attraction - 20120807-2876, Mississippi river
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20120901-4324, Mississippi river
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20120710-1445, Mississippi river
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20120122-5919, Mississippi river
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20140123-7522, Mississippi river
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Coldwater Spring, Mississippi river
Rangers prepare to welcome visitors to the opening of the Coldwater Spring unit of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Indian Mounds Regional Park View-St. Paul
St. Paul has numerous city and regional parks along the edge of the Mississippi River. These parks are within the boundaries of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Leopard frog (Rana), Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 201...
Leopard frog is the common name for any of 14 species within the 'true frog' genus, Ranidae. They are mostly similar-looking frogs, green with black spotting that may resemble a leopard pattern. Like most amphi... More
Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in flight, Mississippi National ...
Bald eagles are a common sight over the river and within the recreation area.
Pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus), Mississippi National River &...
Pileated woodpeckers are the largest woodpeckers in the park. They are a very large woodpecker with a long neck and long bill, usually the length of its head. To locate this bird, look for large, oval holes in ... More
Green frog (Rana clamitans), Mississippi National River & Recreation A...
Distinguish males from females by the size of the tympanum: in males, the tympanum is twice the diameter of the eye whereas in females the tympanum is about the same size as the eye. Males also have bright yell... More
Belted kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon), Mississippi National River & Re...
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Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), Mississippi National River...
A perched red-winged blackbird calls while showing off his red and yellow wing patches. They are one of the first birds to arrive to the park in spring.
Great blue heron (Ardea herodias), Mississippi National River & Recrea...
Great blue herons are a common large wading bird in the recreation area during spring and summer. This large wading bird is usually found near shores of open water and in wetlands. With a wingspan of 66-79 inch... More
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), Mississippi National River & Recreation Ar...
This fish-eating bird of prey lives in a wide variety of habitats, usually nesting near a body of water.
Blanding's turtle (Emydoidea blandingii), Mississippi National River &...
Blanding's turtles are rare in the recreation area as well as in the rest of Minnesota and this semi-aquatic turtle is considered endangered throughout most of its range. The most distinguishing feature of the ... More
Trumpeter swans (Cygnus buccinator), Mississippi National River & Recr...
The trumpeter swan is the heaviest living bird native to North America and one of the heaviest animals capable of flight. Once extirpated from Minnesota and the upper Mississippi River, they are once again beco... More
white tailed, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 2015.
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Tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus), Mississippi National River & Recreat...
Tundra swans migrate from their tundra nesting sites southwestward where they pass through the recreation area. From here they fly to their important migration feeding sites further south along the river. They ... More
Bald Eagle 1 - National Parks Gallery
Bald eagles are a common sight over the Mississippi River within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.