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Day Trip Options - Youth Programs

Create connections to the outdoors and your students with our day adventures!

River Day Trip

FSSP All Nations 2017¶2019 Annual Report option - Canoemobile (my number 1 pick-MS)

Want to spend an entire day on the river? Students explore reaches of the Mississippi (or Minnesota or St. Croix River!) in handmade 24-foot, 10-person canoes. These trips usually include a lunch break and are best suited for people ages 10 and older.

35-90 participants, ages 10+, 4-6 hours

The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) is a National Park Service unit running 72 miles of the river right through the Twin Cities. It is a unique and valuable asset to our community. Wilderness Inquiry offers three highlighted routes along MNRRA.

River Trip Themes

History Expand

Historical Perspectives
Native and European History on the Mississippi
Route: Hidden Falls to Harriet Island
Paddle along the historic banks of the Mississippi River and learn about the lives of Dakota people, Voyageur Fur Traders, and European settlers.

 

Geology / STEM Expand

Geology and Cities
Moving Waterfalls and Growing Cities
Route: Mississippi Gorge
Focus on the geological history of the Mississippi River bluffs and its impact on the development of the Twin Cities.

Interested in more hands-on STEM learning? Check out the Minnesota Freshwater Quest learning tool!

 

Biology & Human Impact Expand

River Connections
Human Impact on the Upper Mississippi Ecosystem
Route: North Mississippi
Take a closer look at plant and animal life along the Mississippi River and explore our human impact on the ecosystem.

 

Activities Day

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Want to bring a big group of youth out for a day of outdoor fun and education? Students rotate through activity stations learning about water quality, outdoor camping skills, cultural history, and more! Activities Days can include a canoeing portion.

40-100+ participants, All ages, 2-6 hours

Activities Days are available in a variety of locations throughout Minnesota. Common Twin Cities locations include Chain of Lakes, Theodore Wirth Park, Minnehaha Creek, Fort Snelling State Park, and additional local parks and waterways.

Activities Day Themes

History Expand

History Day Trip
Experience history and culture at Fort Snelling State Park.
Activities include:
Canoeing
Fur Trading Game
Dakota War Memorial
Nature Hike
Teambuilding

 

Science / STEM Expand

Science / STEM Day Trip
How healthy are our waterways? Experiment and find out!
Activities include:
Canoeing
Fishing
Nature Hike
Water Quality Testing

Interested in more hands-on STEM learning? Check out the Minnesota Freshwater Quest learning tool!

 

Team Building Expand

Team Building Day Trip
Get outside, get active, and build teamwork among peers!
Activities include:
Canoeing
PFD Relay Races
Healthy Snacks
Nature Hike
Teambuilding

 

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