Big Year of Rivers Speaker Series – 80 Days to the Arctic

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park 10360 W River Rd, Brooklyn Park

Learn about the Hudson Bay Girls’ groundbreaking 1,300-mile canoe journey from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay, where they retraced a historic Voyageur Fur Trading Route and championed environmental stewardship, outdoor education and gender equality in outdoor spaces.

The Sacred Water Shared Future campaign is powered by you! The heart of this centennial celebration is the incredible variety of events planned and hosted by our partners — community groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and individuals who feel a connection to the Mississippi River.

We do not host events ourselves; instead, we serve as a central hub for river-focused activities happening across the Twin Cities throughout 2026.