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
Dec 13, 2024
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jan 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jan 24, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Feb 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Feb 28, 2025
Mar 19, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Mar 28, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Mar 28, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Apr 25, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Apr 25, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call May 23, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
May 23, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Video Conference Call Jun 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Jun 27, 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
Sep
Sep
Transportation Committee Meeting
Annual Meeting Oct 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Oct 24, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Annual Meeting Nov 21, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Nov 21, 2025
Transportation Committee Meeting
Annual Meeting Dec 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CDT)
Committees
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
Recent Newsletters
- 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
- 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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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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2024 MRPC Annual Meeting
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Add/Update MRPC Member Profile
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Recent Newsletters
- 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
- 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