
Overview
About Missouri National Recreational River.
Imagine a 100-mile stretch of North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West. The Missouri National Recreational River is where imagination meets reality. Two free flowing stretches of the Missouri make up the National Park. Relive the past by exploring the wild, untamed and mighty river that continues to flow as nature intended.
Weather
Rapid weather changes are common along the Missouri National Recreational River corridor. Variations from season to season and from year to year are great. Characteristics of the climate are hot summers and cold winters. Sunshine is abundant, particularly in the summer months. Average annual rainfall is 25 inches. Thunderstorms can be dangerous and visitors should be prepared for them, especially from June until late August. Winter snowfall averages 34 inches annually.
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Things to do
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Backcountry Camping in the MNRR
Missouri National Recreational River offers primitive, Leave-No-Trace camping available at Bow Creek, Green Island, and Goat Island Recreation Areas.
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Become a MNRR Junior Ranger
30-45 MinutesDo you care about exploring, learning about, and protecting the Missouri River? If yes, become a Junior Ranger! There are many ways to earn a Junior Ranger badge at Missouri National Recreational River, and this fun activity book is a great place to start. This booklet includes activities like crosswords, drawings, matching activities, maps, and more to help you learn about the Missouri River.
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Biking in the MNRR
Various partners have different biking paths.
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Boating in the Missouri NRR
Whether you are fishing or enjoying the scenery and wildlife, boating is a great way to experience the river.
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Explore the Middle Missouri with Lewis and Clark
Explore the Missouri River through the perspective of Lewis and Clark with these notable places within the MNRR.
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Fishing in the MNRR
Fishing is a main recreational activity in the Missouri National Recreational River.
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Hunting in the MNRR
Hunting & trapping is permitted in Bow Creek and Goat Island Recreation Areas in accordance with site-specific regulations.
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Paddle the MNRR
Paddle the two free-flowing sections of the Missouri, North America's longest river, a vestige of the untamed American West.
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Stargaze at Spirit Mound
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