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Guide to Attractions
in Bald Eagle Areas
of the
Middle Mississippi River Valley Area |
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The Middle Mississippi River Valley is home
to the second largest population of Bald Eagles in the continental United
States. There is also many other attractions that are close to where the Bald
Eagles congregate that can be incorporated into a visit to see our national
symbol. The following regional guides are
listed in approximate geographic order following the Mississippi River from
north to south. |
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The
Tri-State Region - Iowa, Illinois, & Missouri
Six
counties in three states make up this region that marks the
upper reaches of the Middle Mississippi River Valley. Large
communities with plenty of attractions in the region include
Quincy, Keokuk, and Fort Madison. The historic town of Nauvoo is
located in this region. A drive along the Great River Road from
Nauvoo to Hamilton runs right along the river and is
particularly scenic during the fall. Three locks and dams make
this prime Bald Eagle watching country during the winter. |
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Missouri's
Lincoln Hills
The Lincoln Hills region of Missouri north of St.
Louis is often called the Northern Ozarks. In the north is Hannibal, which conjures up images of
the steamboat era and has become virtually
synonymous with Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, and Huck Finn. South of
Hannibal is
the Little Dixie Scenic Byway that travels atop limestone
bluffs and through the real river towns of Clarksville and
Louisiana. At the foot of the Lincoln Hills in Lincoln County is
Cuivre River State Park, one of Missouri's largest and most rugged. |
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Meeting
of the Great Rivers
Scenic Byway
The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area is one of
America’s newer scenic byways. With over 20,000 acres of forest
and wetlands at the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, it is a
nature lovers paradise. Visitors will find spectacular colors in
the fall and bald eagles in the winter. History abounds in the
region ranging from the prehistoric Cahokia Mounds to sites on the
National Register of Historic Places. |
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Meeting
the Missouri River
The two longest rivers of the United States, the Missouri and the
Mississippi, meet at St. Charles County, Missouri. The Historic
St. Charles downtown area offers visitors a variety of attractions
including the Lewis and Clark Boat House and Nature Center, The Foundry
Art Centre, and Missouri’s First State Capitol. Nearby is Confluence
State Park and the Daniel Boone Home. |
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St. Louis Area
As
the largest metropolitan area in the Middle Mississippi River Valley,
St. Louis offers an abundance of activities that cover the interests of
almost any visitor. The area's most prominent attraction is the Gateway
Arch which is the central part of the Jefferson National Expansion
Memorial complex. St. Louis has a number of outstanding public
institutions that are free to visit: the Zoo, Art Museum, History
Museum, and the Science Center. There are plenty of green spaces for
nature and outdoor enthusiasts. Forest Park is the largest of the 105
city parks in St. Louis and is one of the largest urban parks in the
United States. The St. Louis County is home to Dr. Edmund A. Babler
Memorial State Park, Castlewood State Park, Columbia Bottom Conservation
Area and the Powder Valley Conservation Area. |
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