Launch from the sandy beach at North Mississippi Regional Park. Enjoy the scenic treelined riverbank and watch as industry and development begin to appear downstream. Paddle past the Upper Harbor Terminal, a site the City of Minneapolis plans to redevelop. Explore the islands that serve as a heron rookery and hear the raucous calls as the birds nest and raise their chicks. Pass under the Lowry Avenue bridge and enjoy the best view of the Minneapolis skyline.