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Minnesota
The river begins its 2,552 mile journey to the sea from its headwaters in Itasca State Park. From its ankle-deep source, the mighty Mississippi winds its way through Minnesota - from the northern wilderness through contemporary, cosmopolitan cities to rich farmlands and plains. Each bend of the river offers something new in the land of 15,000 lakes. From professional baseball thrills in the Metrodome, to the Mall of America, the nation's largest fully enclosed shopping and entertainment complex, to more than 500 beautiful golf courses, the good times flow like the river. Visit www.exploreminnesota.com.
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 The Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Follow the green Pilot's Wheel road signs that mark its route nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states. |
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| A raindrop falling into Lake Itasca would arrive at the Gulf of Mexico in about 90 days. |
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| Marquette and McGregor, Iowa are two towns divided by a bluff but connected in so many ways. Boasting one National Monument and a State Park within only a few miles of one another, there are beautiful hiking trails that go on for days. Climb to the top of the river bluffs to see majestic views of the Mississippi River all the way across to Wisconsin. |
| Sasha D. - McGregor-Marquette, IA |
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| In downtown Louisville, KY, the Muhammad Ali Center features an orientation theater, media stations and interactive exhibits. Follow Ali through his life and career by taking a take a boxing lesson in a ring with the assistance of his daughter via video or exchange cultural ideas on-line to help encourage a better understanding of world diversity. |
| Marge B. - Frankfort, KY |
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