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 Apr 25, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Apr 25, 2025
Marketing Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call May 7, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
May 7, 2025
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call May 20, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
May 20, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call May 23, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
May 23, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jun 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jun 27, 2025
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jul 15, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jul 15, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jul 25, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jul 25, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Aug 22, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Aug 22, 2025
National
Sep 10 - 12, 2025
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Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Oct 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Oct 24, 2025
Marketing Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 5, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 5, 2025
Culture and Heritage Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 18, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 18, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Nov 21, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 21, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Dec 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Recent Newsletters
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the southern Great River Road
- Quarter 1 Update
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the northern Great River Road
- 25 reasons to drive the Great River Road this year
- Why you should plan a trip on the Great River Road next year
- Reminder - Upcoming MRPC Committee Meetings Next Week
- All about the Great River Road’s Interpretive Centers
- MRPC Q4 Update
- Congrats to our Drive the Great River Road Photo Contest winner!
- Quarter 3 Update
- Interpretive Centers to visit on the northern Grear River Road
- Keys to Effective Partnering for the Great River Road
What's New
Interpretive Center Listing – Validated by all states
Each of the below locations should be validated and confirmed that the list of ICs is complete and accurate/consistent by name by all states and report all changes to Francis/Mike to have N.O. update as directed – DUE: December 1, 2024
MRPC Transportation Committee – IC Working Documents
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Reminder
Mail Your National Scenic Byway 10-State Marketing Grant Application Support Letter
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Reminder
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Form
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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Form
Accessible Viewing Areas
We want to inventory and share information on accessible viewing areas along the Mississippi River.
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Form
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
Add/Update MRPC Member Profile
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Reminder
Recent Newsletters
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the southern Great River Road
- Quarter 1 Update
- Historical sites & museums to visit on the northern Great River Road
- 25 reasons to drive the Great River Road this year
- Why you should plan a trip on the Great River Road next year
- Reminder - Upcoming MRPC Committee Meetings Next Week
- All about the Great River Road’s Interpretive Centers
- MRPC Q4 Update
- Congrats to our Drive the Great River Road Photo Contest winner!
- Quarter 3 Update
- Interpretive Centers to visit on the northern Grear River Road
- Keys to Effective Partnering for the Great River Road