The Mississippi begins at Minnesota’s Lake Itasca. Visitors there can see the headwaters and cross the river on foot, where it is only about 18 inches deep. Can’t make the trip? You can see ...

To enjoy sweeping views of the Lake Itasca watershed, climb the 100 ... The star of the show at Itasca is arguably the headwaters of the great Mississippi River. Before heading to the river's ...