Museum entrance fee. Museum entrance fee. Explore the interesting blend of natural and cultural activity on the Mississippi that flows through the southern metro area. We'll explore backwater channels and islands, watch for eagles and other wildlife, learn about commercial navigation, and discuss efforts to protect the Pine Bend Bluffs and other river habitats. Participants should have some paddling experience.
Registration is required and space is limited.
Join the VIP crew as they supply food and drinks to thousands of happy bicyclists stopping for a rest during this leisurely family bike tour. Entertainment and educational displays are also provided at our rest stop near an overlook of Historic Fort Snelling and the Mississippi River. Enjoy miles of traffic-free cycling along the Mighty Mississippi. Lots of music, food, and free T-shirts. This tour will visit some of the oldest buildings of the city and explore the history of the lumber and flour industries that flourished at the Falls of St. Anthony.