Nov 23, 2017 · Walk across the mighty Mississippi River in Itasca State Park, MN. At the Headwaters Trailhead there is a visitor center, bathrooms and a large interactive station for kids and adults to learn interesting facts about the Mississippi and the history of the area.

May 25, 2009 · It’s easy to cross the Mississippi at its source. The Mississippi River begins its long journey in northern Minnesota at Lake Itasca. Here the Mississippi starts as a small stream. Just about anyone can stroll right across it using conveniently placed stepping-stones.

Nov 30, 2016 · Did you know that you there are 23 bridges in Minneapolis and Saint Paul that allow you to walk or roll across the Mississippi River? This October, I spent a weekend walking across 19 of them and am in love with this way of experiencing the river and our twin cities.

Maps and details for the ten paddling segments of the Mississippi River State Water Trail.

Jan 21, 2019 · Walk through the Mississippi River? You can at the Mississippi River headwaters in Itasca State Park near Bemidji, Minnesota.

Follow this 3-day itinerary along the Great River Road as it takes you north from the Twin Cities to trace the Mississippi on its arc across northern Minnesota. The Mississippi River gets its start in Minnesota, and its headwaters at Itasca State Park are a must-see destination.

Park Rapids, Minnesota: Mississippi River Starts Here. The river starts here, the size of a brook, and you can walk across it on a "bridge" of slippery rocks. Tall monument marks the spot as a photo-op.

You can reach the headwaters of the Mississippi by driving around the north end of Lake Itasca and following the signs. It’s a short walk from the large parking lot, crossing over the young river on the way. At the lake’s outlet, a marker notes the great river’s first steps on its 2,552-mile-long journey to the Gulf of Mexico.

The Mississippi River begins its 2,552-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico here. At the outflow from Lake Itasca, millions of visitors have walked across the headwaters, wading in the footsteps of American history.

Jan 27, 2025 · Discover this 0.4-mile loop trail near Lake Alice, Minnesota. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for fishing, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.