Mississippi Headwaters

Even the mighty Mississippi has humble beginnings deep in the hardwood forests of Itasca State Park in northwest Minnesota.
Even the mighty Mississippi has humble beginnings deep in the hardwood forests of Itasca State Park in northwest Minnesota.
Explore the hardwood forests and lakeside vistas of Itasca State Park along the Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.
Ride down Wilderness Drive for breathtaking views of Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters from the Aiton Heights Fire Tower Trail.
Grab your paddle and explore Minnesota's lakes and rivers by kayak, canoe, raft, and SUP from Boundary Waters to Mississippi National River.