Celebrate Drive the Great River Road Month this September

The Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) has announced the start of Drive the Great River Road Month, the annual celebration of America’s oldest and longest National Scenic Byway.
During Drive the Great River Road Month, motorists are encouraged to plan their own trip along the 3,000-mile Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River through 10 states, from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana and travels throught Clinton County and Clinton. Travelers can spend a day or a month exploring one of the oldest, longest and most unique scenic byways in North America.
Fall is the perfect time to travel the Great River Road. Amazing panoramas of fall color greet motorists as they travel alongside the Mississippi River along the northern section of the Great River Road. As fall progresses, travelers can follow the autumn colors south as they pass through cozy river towns and bustling big cities and visit more than 70 interpretive centers—museums, historical sites, wildlife refuges and more—as well as agritourism attractions like fall festivals, orchards and farmers markets.
Fans can win $500 in Great River Road Sweepstakes
To help celebrate Drive the Great River Road Month, the MRPC has launched the Drive the Great River Road Month Sweepstakes, which runs through Sept. 30 and will award one grand-prize winner with $500 to spend on their next Great River Road trip.
To enter, fans can visit the Great River Road’s website or find them on Facebook
MPRC launches online shop for Great River Road merchandise Drivers who have navigated all—or even part—of the Great River Road now have a way to show off their achievement. The MRPC has launched a new online store that sells Great River Road merchandise, including apparel, bags, travel mugs, car magnets and more.
Plan your Great River Road trip with the help of www.experiencemississippiriver.com. There, you’ll find information on all 10 Great River Road states, interpretive centers, upcoming events and must-see attractions, along with suggested itineraries and maps.
You can also find The Great River Road on Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.