In this video, Elder Trekker visits Hastings, Minnesota, to walk the trails along the Mississippi River. I hope this walk inspires you to explore the Hastings riverfront on the Mississippi River Trail and to learn more about the history of this river city. The mission of Elder Trekker is to encourage seniors to remain both physically and mentally active by walking trails like this one.
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Trailheads:
Depot Park
414 2nd Street East, Hastings, Minnesota
Jaycee Park
420 Lock and Dam Road, Hastings, Minnesota
Learn More:
Henry Hastings Sibley (MNopedia): https://www.mnopedia.org/person/sibley-henry-h-1811-1891
City of Hastings Trail System: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/visitors/trail-system
City of Hastings Birding: https://www.hastingsmn.gov/visitors/birding
Spiral Bridge (Historic Minnesota Highways): https://www.deadpioneer.com/routes/US61/historicus61se/spiralbridge/spiralbridge.htm
Hastings River Flats Park (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area): https://www.nps.gov/miss/planyourvisit/hastingsriverflats.htm
Mississippi River Flood of 1965 (National Weather Service): https://www.weather.gov/arx/flood1965
Lock and Dam #2 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers): https://www.mvp.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Locks-Dams/Lock-Dam-2/
Mississippi River Trail (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area): https://www.nps.gov/miss/learn/news/mississippi-river-trail.htm
Historical Photographs:
Historical photographs in this video are courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society. To see more historical photographs of Swede Hollow, the Hamms Brewery, 3M, and other businesses on the east side of St. Paul, check out the Minnesota Historical Society’s Collections Online: http://search.mnhs.org/index.php?brand=cms
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Note:
Although brisk walking is safe for most adults, it’s always a good idea to check with a doctor before you begin an exercise program. This is especially true if you haven’t exercised for a while. See this article from the Mayo Clinic for more information about exercise and when to see a doctor: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20047414.