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What is EMR?

Experience Mississippi River (EMR) is a collaboration tuorism organization promoting travel Along and Beyond the Mississippi River in the ten states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana.  EMR is a collaborative effort between the Mississippi River Parkway Commission and Mississippi River Country, USA.

Mississippi River Fun Facts
Great River RoadThe 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.
A raindrop falling into Lake Itasca would arrive at the Gulf of Mexico in about 90 days.
Favorite Places Along the River
One of our family's favorite Minnesota summer pasttimes is to spend the day on a sandbar or just cruising on the Mississippi. We've been doing it since our kids were growing up and now enjoy these same experiences with our grandkids.
Dianne F. - Rochester, MN
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Favorite Places Beyond the River
The magic of autumn in the great north woods of Wisconsin brings crisp nights and magnificent fall color.
Dave S. - Madison, WI
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