A trip down the mighty Mississippi

From the gentle rising headwaters in Northern Minnesota, to the Gulf of Mexico over 2,300 miles downstream, Mo Rocca takes a trip on the Mississippi River.

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[jazziered]

I traveled down the great Mississippi on a paddle boat when I was five, I'm now 60, and it's a fond memory.

[godbluffvdgg]

Twain's "Life On The Mississippi" is THE book to learn about the Mississippi, pre and post the civil war...Twain was a boat pilot for 20 years on the river...It's an amazing book filled with amazing history of the river...

[EdBeaudry]

At 17, graduated high school, paddled my canoe from headwaters to st. Louis. The greatest memory of my life.

[Free-btgn]

I've lived near the MS River my entire life. It's NOTHING to mess with and this man is very lucky to have made it down twice.

[coreyg]

My grandfather helped build that rock covered dam with the CCC back in 1935. My family and I visited the park just a couple of weeks after this segment aired. I have always loved Itasca State Park.

[nam]

Born and raised on that River in New Orleans! We never lived more than 2-3 blocks away from it during my entire childhood! and I was a certified River Rat! Now I live in another State...but have to, periodically, return to that river and sit on the levee..taking in the sights, the sounds and even the smells!..It's like a rejuvenation of my lifeblood and being! Love that River!

[country]

I love & respect the Mississippi River !!! I live 35 miles from it and fish & boat pools 9 & 10!
I think I can be on the river 24/7 Love it

[monafondren]

The Mississippi River is beautiful and more people should know and see it at least once in their life. I was born and raised in Batesville, Mississippi.

[Sharyn]

I live in S. La and never imagined the mighty Mississippi could be as beautiful as it is at its beginning!

[kmk]

Walked the headwaters as a child, went to university near it, loved it then. Love it still. Truly a mighty force.

[candyhaller]

Born in Greenville, Mississippi. Love watching stories about he Mighty Mississippi. Thank u really enjoyed.

[queenterraofarchrist]

CBS Sunday morning at its best, no politics, no covid fear mongering

[MrEOM]

The Miss river is absolutely breathtaking.

[admagnificat]

A wonderful piece. Thank you to Mo Rocca and everybody else who was involved in producing it!

[DESGNR]

that final statement brought a tear to my eye.

[SeverSTL]

Nice, I spent a lot of time on the River around Alton and St. Charles. That's where I learned to swim and ski. Brings back good memories even though I lost two friends on it. Also worked the 93 flood as an electrical lineman. Great video, , THANX . Glad I stumbled accross this.

[lpinbrez]

Having lived most of my life within 20 minutes of it, I concur it’s pretty impressive!

[escapewithjay]

i paddled the entire river this year! adventure of a lifetime!

[jarlsoars]

I've visited the Mississippi many times over the last 50 years. It's always had a sure place in my heart. Truly humbling with it's majesty.

[CajunLady]

The Mississippi is so cute and friendly at the beginning. Big and bold at the ending in Louisiana. Maybe one day I will get a chance to travel to see the beginning of the Mississippi.