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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Contact the Mississippi Junior Ranger Coordinator

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National Park Service - Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
111 East Kellogg Blvd., Suite 105
St. Paul, MN 55101

Call us at: 651-293-0200

The wide Mississippi River  

Did You Know?
At Lake Onalaska, near LaCrosse Wisconsin, the Mississippi River is about 4 miles wide. Mississippi River water held behind Lock and Dam #7 and water held by damming the Black River form this broad reach of the Mississippi River.

Last Updated: July 01, 2008 at 16:02 EST