Created in 1938 and stretching for 3,000 miles through and beside 10 states, the Great River Road National Scenic Byway is the longest such designated roadway and one of the oldest. The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is a nonprofit organization founded to preserve and improve the natural resources, cultural heritage, economic viability, scenic quality, recreational amenities and other features significant to the Mississippi River Valley.
Upcoming Meetings
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 15, 2024 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 15, 2024
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 19, 2024 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 19, 2024
Marketing Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 20, 2024 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 20, 2024
ERA Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 20, 2024 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 20, 2024
Dec 13, 2024
Recent Newsletters
- Congrats to our Drive the Great River Road Photo Contest winner!
- Quarter 3 Update
- MRPC Room Block Ends Soon!
- Interpretive Centers to visit on the northern Grear River Road
- Keys to Effective Partnering for the Great River Road
- Enter our summer giveaway & find fun events along the Mississippi River
- Quarter 2 Update
- Quarter 1 Update
What's New
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Tourism Database
We are creating a database of tourism organizations along the Great River Road. These can include CVBs, chambers of commerce, and other related tourism organizations.
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Accessible Viewing Areas
We want to inventory and share information on accessible viewing areas along the Mississippi River.
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National Pollinator Week: June 17-23
Let’s promote National Pollinator Week along the Great River Road again this year.
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Reminder
Interpretive Center Confirmation
We are requesting that all ICs update their online information. This information will be used for promotion (including website, printed map, newsletters, social media, PR) and is necessary for us to maintain communication.
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Reminder
2024 MRPC Annual Meeting
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Add/Update MRPC Member Profile
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Recent Newsletters
- Congrats to our Drive the Great River Road Photo Contest winner!
- Quarter 3 Update
- MRPC Room Block Ends Soon!
- Interpretive Centers to visit on the northern Grear River Road
- Keys to Effective Partnering for the Great River Road
- Enter our summer giveaway & find fun events along the Mississippi River
- Quarter 2 Update
- Quarter 1 Update