Missouri National Recreational River
- The average lifespan of a Missouri River steamboat was 5.7 years. Twenty percent of these boats sank before their third season.
- The Missouri River is the longest river on the continent of North America.
- Wildlife is abundant in and along the three waterways that are part of the park, including the American Bald Eagle, as well as the Piping Plover (Northern Great Plains population) and the Least Tern (Interior population), both of which are listed as threatened and endangered species.
The Missouri National Recreational River – a unit of the National Park Service – is located on the border of Nebraska and South Dakota. It includes the only two remaining free-flowing (i.e., undammed and un-channelized) stretches of the Missouri River between Montana and the mouth of the Missouri. These two sections of the nation's longest river comprise a 100-mile vestige of the untamed West.
There are countless ways for visitors to explore the untamed, mighty Missouri in the park, including boating, fishing, hiking, camping, bird-watching, stargazing, or investigating the area's ecology, history and culture.
What JNPA Does Here
JNPA is a proud educational partner of this national park. We offer a range of books, interpretive products, and amenities that enrich visitors' experiencees and understanding of the park's natural and cultural history. Proceeds from these sales generate financial support for the site.
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