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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaThe historic Stone Arch Bridge across the Mississippi River.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
American Crow
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This black bird is related to the raven, magpie, and the jays. Its wingspan is often over 3 ft. long, and it's usually seen in flight. The crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is one of the most intelligent and adaptable birds. Its diet consists of small animals, eggs, carrion (dead animals), and even garbage!
Coon Rapids Dam  

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Over 600 men worked around the clock using hand tools, horses and coal powered shovels to build the original Coon Rapids Dam in 1913. The dam was rebuilt between 1995 and 1997.

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