Natl Mississippi River Museum/Aquarium

Om my gosh, how do I even begin to describe this museum...we had two hours and I think we saw maybe half, or two thirds. We didn't even go upstairs. It is pretty spread out and covers not only the Mississippi, habitat, management issues, commerce (barges), fish and wildlife (aquarium), native American culture, and river culture in general (through writings and music); but it looks at the bigger issues associated with ALL river management. What we Americans do to use it as a resource or protect homes and cities, and what we have enviornmentally sacraficed as a result. We are undoing many poorly made decisions, that were made with the best of intentions and limited knowledge at any given time. Always a compromise, no perfect answers. Visually great exhibits, outdoor and indoor. Hope to come back and see it again, but maybe in the morning, not at the end of a very warm day!
Drove another 20 miles up the road and are staying overnight at another Core of Engineers csmpground located right on the Mississippi again!Read more