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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaThe Mississippi River reflects its wooded shorelines through the metropolitan Twin Cities area.
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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Emma Burnham's Artwork

School: Capitol Magnet School
Teacher: Ms. Antonow
Grade: 6th

A piece of artwork done by Emma Burnham.
Theme: Mighty Mississippi
Art Contest Honorable Mention

Itasca
Mississippi, Mississippi,
Oh Mighty Missississippi,
your waters charge like currents of electricty,
the life you bring, brings this poem to and end:
Gulf of Mexico

-Emma Burnham
Lock at St. Anthony Falls  

Did You Know?
A single canoe can pass through a lock and dam; and it's free! The Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is 49 feet deep.

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Last Updated: August 22, 2006 at 11:11 EST