Where does the Mississippi river travel?

There is so much to consider along this great American waterway as it courses through 10 states—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana—it would seem easy to overlook a few pieces.

1. Where does Mississippi River start and end?
2. Does the Mississippi river migrate?
3. Can you travel the whole length of the Mississippi river?
4. What city is at the end of the Mississippi river?
5. Where does the Mississippi river enter the Gulf?
6. How far north does the Mississippi River go?
7. Can you swim in the Mississippi River?
8. Does the Mississippi river flow through Louisiana?
9. Is the Mississippi river freshwater or saltwater?
10. Is Mississippi near Louisiana?
11. Are there alligators in the Mississippi river?
12. Can you live on a houseboat on the Mississippi?
13. Can you float the Mississippi river?

Where does Mississippi River start and end?

The Mississippi River begins as a trickle flowing out of Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota. From there the river flows 2,348 miles until it pours into the Gulf of Mexico below New Orleans. The Mississippi River drains 33 states and its watershed covers one-half of the nation.

Does the Mississippi river migrate?

The Mississippi Flyway is a bird migration route that generally follows the Mississippi, Missouri, and Lower Ohio Rivers in the United States across the western Great Lakes to the Mackenzie River and Hudson Bay in Canada.

Can you travel the whole length of the Mississippi river?

Just like there's more than one way to skin a cat, traveling the entire length Mississippi River can be done in a number of fashions. Every year, in fact, hundreds of people “thru-boat” Old Man River in everything from handmade rafts to luxury yachts.

What city is at the end of the Mississippi river?

The Mississippi River empties into the Gulf of Mexico about 100 miles (160 km) downstream from New Orleans.

Where does the Mississippi river enter the Gulf?

The Mississippi River enters the Gulf about 100 miles south of New Orleans, Louisiana. Water flows from its source to its mouth in about 90 days. Water is discharged from the mouth of the Mississippi at about 200-700 cubic feet per second.

How far north does the Mississippi River go?

Length. The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from its source at Lake Itasca through the center of the continental United States to the Gulf of Mexico.

Can you swim in the Mississippi River?

He said the Mississippi is safe to swim and fish in, as long as people are safe about it. Showering after swimming in the river and wearing a life vest are recommended. "It's safe. In every river you're going to have a little bit of pollution and the Mississippi is no different," said Kean.

Does the Mississippi river flow through Louisiana?

The Mississippi River either borders or passes through the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The Mississippi River is the third longest river in North America and flows 2,340 miles from beginning to end.

Is the Mississippi river freshwater or saltwater?

Normally, the strong outward flow of the Mississippi keeps saltwater at bay. But Davis says the lower river bottom is below sea level, so when there's less flow coming downstream, the Gulf wedges its way in. "Saltwater hugs the bottom of the river because it's heavier, denser than the freshwater.

Is Mississippi near Louisiana?

Mississippi is located in the Southeastern Region of the United States. ... Louisiana shares a border with the remaining portion of Mississippi's southern border. To the north, Mississippi shares a border with Tennessee. With Alabama to the east, Louisiana and Arkansas border Mississippi in the west.

Are there alligators in the Mississippi river?

Once considered an endangered species in the late 1960s, American Alligators have made a big comeback in the swampy marsh areas surrounding the Mississippi River. It is estimated that there are just over 30,000 alligators in Mississippi, with most centralized in the southern portion of the state.

Can you live on a houseboat on the Mississippi?

While it is legal to live on a houseboat on U.S. waterways, it is almost impossible to live solely on a houseboat without retaining a legal permanent land address.

Can you float the Mississippi river?

The short answer to how long it will take to float down the Mississippi River is around three months. However, as in most things, some factors can change this. For example, your level of fitness, how long each day you will (and can) paddle, weather, and what you are looking for with this trip.