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Mississippi River Private Cruise on the Magnolia Blossom w/ Historian Dave Bredemus (Southwest)


Lifelong Learning 55+ / Trips & Tours -
Lifelong Learning 55+ Summer 2024

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi River from St. Paul toward Minneapolis and back past downtown St. Paul to Inver Grove Heights aboard the 80-foot Magnolia Blossom paddleboat. Both inside and outside seating is available. Spend the evening relaxing and listening to stories about the local Mississippi River’s history, geology and natural wonders. Travel up the Mississippi past Fort Snelling, Mendota,Hidden Falls and Minnehaha Park. Travel down river to see and hear tails of Pike Island, Crosby Nature Center and historic bridges. Travel past downtown Saint Paul to Dakota County and Inver Grove Heights. The trip will be narrated by boat captain Dan and historian Dave Bredemus and will feature river history, shoreline points of interest, natural history and wildlife identification. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food onto the boat.

5:30 PM-Boarding

6:00 PM-Departure from Watergate Marina

8:30 PM-Approximate Return Time

Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Plenty of parking is available.

 Ages 21+.

If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Dave Bredemus

Dave Bredemus was born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After attending schools in Saint Paul he graduated from St. Cloud State University with a teaching degree in history and social studies. He taught junior high social studies and was a administrator with Community Education in Saint Paul for 38 years.

Dave developed a tour program for adults starting at 1981. Dave has done hundreds of day trips and many overnight trips covering every state in the United States. He has led 17 trips to Europe. Dave has also led educational trips to Mexico, Cuba and other Caribbean locations. The trips are an educational experience exploring history, geography, and cultures in a fun and interesting way.

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  Dave Bredemus


Watergate Marina at Crosby Farm
Thursday, Jul 11
5:30 - 8:30 PM

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Min Age   21 yr.

Price: $ 42 00