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Local Knowledge
By Liz Pasch — Spring 2006
The Mississippi River channel is well marked and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Barges, tows, and other commercial vessels line both sides of the downtown St. Paul riverfront, but the waterway is plenty wide to accommodate commercial traffic along with pleasurecraft. Head a few miles upstream, and the Minnesota River branches off to port. The river is navigable, but consult your charts for known sandbars and other hazards. Head farther upstream on the Mississippi, and the channel narrows and winds past riverside parks and boat ramps. You’ll want to hold back the throttles, as much for safety as for taking in the scenery.
If you find yourself this far upstream, you can take a half-day trip through Lock 1 to visit St. Paul’s twin city, Minneapolis. The view alone is worth the side cruise, but there aren’t any riverfront services, so have plenty of snacks and a full fuel tank.
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