Minnesota’s Great River Road Trip
Explore the Mississippi's natural beauty, outdoor recreation, historic destinations, & quirky stops along Minnesota's Great River Road trip.
Meet Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Catch a selfie by the statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji along Minnesota's Great River
Itasca State Park
Hike, bike, paddle, camp, and explore the Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park along Minnesota's Great River Road.
Biking Itasca State Park
Get tips for biking Itasca State Park with its paved Mississippi Headwaters Bike Trail and Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.
Mississippi Headwaters
Even the mighty Mississippi has humble beginnings deep in the hardwood forests of Itasca State Park in northwest Minnesota.
Wilderness Drive
Explore the hardwood forests and lakeside vistas of Itasca State Park along the Wilderness Drive and Bike Route.
Aiton Heights Fire Tower Trail
Ride down Wilderness Drive for breathtaking views of Itasca State Park and the Mississippi headwaters from the Aiton Heights Fire
Paddle Minnesota
Grab your paddle and explore Minnesota's lakes and rivers by kayak, canoe, raft, and SUP from Boundary Waters to Mississippi
Paddling Austin
Paddle downtown Austin, Texas via Lady Bird Lake, a dammed stretch of the Colorado River. Grab your raft, kayak, canoe,
Paddling Elephant Butte Lake
Raft, kayak, canoe, or generally paddle the rocky shore of Elephant Butte Lake State Park, a reservoir of the Rio