Mississippi Crossings

Grand Rapids to Little Falls
Approx. 153 miles
Driving Directions

By river. By rail. By road. People of this region have traveled the Mississippi for centuries. Today it plays host to thousands of vacationers each year who bike, golf, fish, bird or simply seek respite. Come to play and to explore the historical routes inspired by the river. Grand Rapids, Aitkin, the towns of the Cuyuna Range, Brainerd and Little Falls will be your hosts.

• Grand Rapids
• Schoolcraft State Park
• Savanna Portage State Park
• Palisade
• Aitkin
• Cuyuna Range Area
• Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
• Brainerd
• Crow Wing State Park
• Fort Ripley
• Camp Ripley Junction
• Little Falls
• Charles A. Lindbergh State Park

Other Scenic Byways that Touch the Great River Road:

• Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway