Mississippi National River & Recreation Area

Guide to Driving the Great River Road

"I explored parts of the 72-mile Mississippi National River and Recreation Area in the Twin Cities, where park rangers run events throughout the year and help visitors engage with the river corridor." - Katy Spratte Joyce Katy Spratte Joyce Katy Spratte Joyce is a food, business, and travel writer based in Omaha, Nebraska. Her work has appeared in a variety of print and digital outlets, including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, TripSavvy, Hemispheres, Condé Nast Traveler, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines