August 1, 2009 Special Trip in Voyager Canoes for Master Naturalist Volunteers, family, friends, and Instructors! Paddle the Mississippi and learn about the natural and cultural history of the surrounding area. Interpretation is provided by the National Park Service. All equipment and safety gear provided. Bring your own lunch. Cost: 60.00 per person limited to 24 people. ( 12 slots left) Used by American Indians for food- trade- and water supply long before Europeans visited the "New World-" the Mississippi River helped shape the Twin Cities' ecology and culture. Explore the river and its history in 24-foot Voyageur canoes- which hold 6-10 paddlers. Formed more than 10-000 years ago when glacial River Warren cut a gorge over 600 feet deep- the Mississippi River is more than the border between Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is an "urban wilderness" corridor of rich river habitat. Tucked amidst sandy beaches and towering cottonwood trees- the river provides habitat for some of the 270 different species of birds that migrate through and rest in the Mississippi's steep bluffs. The Lakota called the river "Hah-wkpa" (River of the Falls) after St. Anthony Falls. In the 1800's early settlers used the power of St. Anthony Falls to grind wheat- giving birth to the flour milling industry. Come learn about and enjoy the world-renowned river that flows though your back yard.We will be traveling through a lock and dam! Too cool. I will be going and would love to meet you and have you join in on the fun. Call 1-888-241-4532 to register
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I am not able to go on this trip but it sounds like great fun.
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