Mississippi River in the Headwaters region I’ve been lucky enough to take a couple of 2-day canoe trips on the Mississippi River this year. In April, I paddled with the Quapaw Canoe Company and River Sage John Ruskey near Baton Rouge. In August I paddled solo for 39 miles in the Headwaters
Itasca State Park (photo taken Jan 2011) See more Photos here. Itasca State Park
The Mississippi River about 30 miles west of Bemidji, Minnesota (photo taken Oct 2013). See more photos here. Mississippi River 30 miles west of Bemidji, Minnesota
Tamarack trees showing off their fall colors at Itasca State Park, Minnesota (photo taken Oct 2013). See more Pictures of the Day here. Mississippi River Headwaters in fall
Population (2010) N/A Introduction Itasca State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Mississippi River region, and not just because the Mississippi River begins here. The park offers excellent outdoors experiences, historic lodges, and is fun to visit any time of year. Don't forget to check out
Just north of Itasca State Park, the Mississippi River is barely more than a creek as it winds through the pine forest. See more Pictures of the Day here. Mississippi River at Gulvig Landing near Itasca State Park
