Mississippi Riverboat Eco Tours for Kids in Saint Paul

Your Mighty Mississippi Adventure Awaits

ABOUT

Big River Journey is the ultimate river-based field trip for Grades 3-5, immersing young minds in the awe-inspiring world of the Mississippi River where students elevate their understanding of its waters while indulging in modern exploration.

Embarking on a modern riverboat, where education and adventure unite, students witness the river's majesty through curated onboard activities: discovering majestic river birds, embracing stewardship, unraveling geological marvels, and exploring its thriving ecosystem.

Hosted by an esteemed partnership between the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Padelford Riverboats, Big River Journey is a model of educational excellence.

Join us on this extraordinary odyssey, where knowledge becomes adventure, and inspiration flows like the mighty river itself.

For more program information, see the field trips page on the Mississippi Park Connection website.

Program Length: 90 minutes

GRADES

Big River Journey is open to grades 3-5

PRICING

Per Student: $12 Adults: Free (up to 10) Note. Title I Schools receive a 30% discount code at the time of registration Note: Tax-exempt payment is by card with full receipt given at end of transaction for your records

RESTRICTIONS:

• Maximum number of students: 100 (groups with over 100 students will have to register for more than one date) • Minimum number of students: 25 (groups with fewer students than the minimum will be charged for the minimum of 25 students) • Groups larger than 100 are required to register for an additional date and/or time slot.

Note: Registration for each date option will remain open until the maximum available slots (100) have been filled OR will close automatically two weeks prior to the event date.

• Maximum number of adults: 10 • Minimum number of adults: 5 Note: A minimum of 5 adults must accompany the group as students are split into five groups. At least 3 adults must be educators directly from the school.

LOCATION

Padelford Riverboats Harriet Island Regional Park 205 Dr Justus Ohage Blvd St Paul, MN 55107

OTHER INFORMATION

• Bus stipends are available to Title I schools! Each school is able to receive a stipend check of $250/bus for up to two buses after the completion of the field trip. • Trip time is 90-minutes with 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM boat departure times. • Chaperones are expected to assist with field trip functions • Additional students beyond the ones accounted for in the final payment risk not being boarded. • Padelford Riverboats and Mississippi Park Connection reserve the right to not board attendees if deemed necessary.

CONTACT

If you have questions or considerations about the program and its requirements, please contact us prior to your registration so we can assist.

Jim Ford Managing Director, Ranger National Park Service jim_ford@nps.gov