Mississippi River Trail, Inc. was designated as a “Showcase Agency” for its leadership to advance health and livability in the Mississippi River region during the April, 2007 "National Health and Livability Summit" hosted by the National Recreation and Parks Association in Atlanta, Ga.

This prestigious designation was announced at the National Recreation and Parks Association “Step Up to Health – 2005 Initiative.” As a showcase agency, Mississippi River Trail, Inc. was recognized as a “shining example that builds relevance for the role of trails in promoting health an livability at the local, state, and federal levels.”