The Mississippi River Challenge is a one- or two-day canoe or kayak event on the amazing Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River. This unique paddle was begun in 2004 by Friends of the Mississippi River to foster appreciation of the Mississippi River in the Twin Cities region and raise funds to protect it.

Paddle it!

The Mississippi River Challenge promises a unique excursion: pass through locks, paddle with voyageurs and camp overnight inside Historic Fort Snelling! to find out more about participating in the only pledge event of its type in the upper Midwest, visit the Mississippi River Challenge Website to find out more and sign up!

Landlubbers wanted (Last-minute helpers wanted.)

All volunteer shifts are now full for the Challenge. However, there are always cancellations and last-minute needs to be filled. If you are willing to be placed on a last-minute volunteer list, we'd really aprreciate it. Email mdudle@fmr.org with your full contact info (cell phone number would be great if you're comfortable with it)to let us know we can call you for critical last-minute volunteer needs or to fill in for cancellations next week.

Volunteers are critical to the success of this large-scale event. At 11 different riverfront locations along this 44-mile route, volunteers help paddlers come in off the water to refuel and refresh. You can sign up for just one three- or four-hour shift, or take two to earn free entry into the party at Fort Snelling Saturday night (a $20 value), or make a weekend of it and earn FMR SuperVolunteer status (20 hours in a year) and t-shirt. For more information, visit the Challenge volunteering page or email Meghan directly at mdudle@fmr.org. Read more…