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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaA kayaker in a green kayak paddles down the Mississippi River.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
2006 Big River Art Contest Winners

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Below are the winning entries from the 2006 Big River Journey Art Contest. Each piece of art displays the student's knowledge of and appreciation for the Mississippi River. Congratulations to all contest participants.

 
 
 
Itasca, Headwaters of the Mississippi River  

Did You Know?
At Lake Itasca, the river is so shallow, children can walk across the Mississippi. Between Governor Nicholls Wharf and Algiers Point in New Orleans, the Mississippi is more than 200 feet deep.

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