Discover the serene beauty of Lake Itasca State Park, home to the iconic marker that signifies the origins of the Mississippi River. This captivating sign highlights the start of one of America's most famous waterways, and its message that the river is not open invites curiosity and exploration. Perfect for nature lovers, travel enthusiasts, or educational projects, this image captures the essence of natural landmarks and the rich history of American rivers.

Our contributor photographer taken this photo with a Canon EOS REBEL T2i camera and edit this with Adobe Photoshop CS3 Windows and picture tagged as Mississippi River Lake Itasca river origins nature marker travel photography outdoor adventure landmark sign state park waterways educational images natural beauty explore nature

Mississippi River Lake Itasca river origins nature marker travel photography outdoor adventure landmark sign state park waterways educational images natural beauty explore nature

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Mississippi River Origin Marker at Lake Itasca - Nature's Signpost

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Discover the serene beauty of Lake Itasca State Park, home to the iconic marker that signifies the origins of the Mississippi River. This captivating sign highlights the start of one of America's most famous waterways, and its message that the river is not open invites curiosity and exploration. Perfect for nature lovers, travel enthusiasts, or educational projects, this image captures the essence of natural landmarks and the rich history of American rivers.

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