Mississippi NRRA - North Missippi Regional Park
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nomadwillie
N 45° 02.631 W 093° 17.026
15T E 477651 N 4987860
Established in 1988, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area includes 72 miles of the Mississippi River stretching from the cities of Dayton and Ramsey to just south of Hastings.
Waymark Code: WM5RFM
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2009
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Overview
The Carl W. Kroening Interpretive Center located at North Mississippi River Regional Park Interpretive Center officially opened March 22, 2002. It is named to honor Carl W. Kroening, a former teacher from the area and Minnesota State legislator. North Mississippi Regional Park is located between I-94 and the west bank of the Mississippi River in North Minneapolis.
Designed a a green building, the visitor center takes advantage of natural lighting, cabinets made from shells of sunflower seeds, wheat, and recycled woods and plastics. The building's shape and the many windows are placed such that the Center can take full advantage of the light from outside, lowering the use of electricity. Exhibits telling the story of the Mississippi River and the impact it had on the surrounding community are displayed at the center. Interpretive programs are offered year round with activities focusing on the Mississippi River.
State/States the Park is located...: Minnesota
Park Designation: River/Recreation Area
Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: From: 01/01/2009 To: 12/31/2009
Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]
SECONDARY website.: http://www.nps.gov/miss/
Are pictures included?: yes
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