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70th Anniversary Geocaching Event  As part of the National Great River Road’s 70th Anniversary in 2008, the Mississippi River Parkway Commission is creating a special geocaching event.
The “National Great River Road 70th Anniversary Geocaching Event” will feature a series of geocaches created specifically for the 70th Anniversary celebration. Caches will be located throughout each of the ten Mississippi River States. Each of the caches will be historically themed. Contests, prizes and other fun activities will appeal to geocachers of all ages and levels of geocaching experience. Read the Frequently Asked Questions about the Geocaching Event. Click here for specific geocaching event rules.
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 The Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Follow the green Pilot's Wheel road signs that mark its route nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states. |
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| The Mississippi River's depth ranges from less than 3 feet at the headwaters in Minnesota, to the deepest section between Governor Nicholls Wharf and Algiers Point in New Orleans where it is 200 feet deep! |
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| One of my favorite towns along the Arkansas Great River Road is Helena-West Helena. The distinctive topography of the area has always intrigued visitors. Crowley's Ridge and the Mississippi River almost touch at this point, creating an area that is unique in Arkansas and the Delta. Mark Twain says "Helena occupies one of the prettiest situations on the river," in his book "Life on the Mississippi." I would have to agree. |
| Nancy C. - Little Rock, AR |
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| Winter in Wisconsin brings crisp clear days where outdoor recreation is a must. Travelers from all over the globe participate in the international Birkebeiner cross county ski race in Hayward. |
| Dave S. - Madison, WI |
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