Picture of the Day: Louisiana, Missouri
View from Riverview Cemetery (taken November 2011). View of Louisiana, Missouri and the Mississippi River from Riverview Cemetery
Picture of the Day: Crow Wing State Park
The Mississippi River cuts through and around Crow Wing State Park, a scenic spot with a rich history located between Brainerd and Little Falls (Minnesota). This picture is just north of the spot where the Crow Wing River joins the Mississippi. See more photos here. Mississippi River at Crow Wing State Park
Mesabi Iron Range
Get to know the Mesabi Iron Range, which borders the Mississippi River at it southeastern end.
Destination of the Day: Old Settlers Park
This small blufftop park just north of Genoa (Wisconsin) has great views of the river, plus places to picnic and a couple of short hiking trails. Get there soon, though; the state only keeps the road open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Access the park from Spring Coulee Road off Wisconsin Highway 35. See
Picture of the Day: McGregor
McGregor (Iowa) has the nickname "Pocket City" and one look at the picture below will help you understand why. Tucked into a narrow valley that extends westward from the Mississippi River, the landscape where the town was established has helped ensure that McGregor will remain a small town. See more Pictures of the Day here.
Destination of the Day: Mississippi Palisades State Park
View from Mississippi Palisades State Park, near Savanna IL Mississippi Palisades State Park, just north of Savanna (Illinois) is one in a string of spectacular parks along the Upper Mississippi River. The park has a few Indian burial mounds, several overlooks with dramatic views of the Mississippi River, and an extensive trail network. Besides