Red River of the North facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Red River of the North
Rivière Rouge / Rivière Rouge du Nord
The Red River in Fargo–Moorhead, seen from the Fargo side of the river.
Countries	United States, Canada
Regions	Minnesota, North Dakota, Manitoba

The Red River of the North is an important river in North America. It flows through parts of the United States and Canada. This river starts where two smaller rivers meet. These are the Bois de Su River and the Otter Tail River. This meeting point is between the U.S. states of North Dakota and Minnesota.

The Red River flows north through a flat area called the Red River Valley. For a long way, it forms the natural border between North Dakota and Minnesota. After leaving the United States, the river continues its journey north into Manitoba, Canada. It finally empties into Lake Winnipeg. From Lake Winnipeg, its water travels through the Nelson River and eventually reaches the huge Hudson Bay. Along its path, the Red River passes through major cities like Fargo-Moorhead and Grand Forks in the United States.

Images for kids

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  Red River in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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  The Red River in Greater Grand Forks, as viewed from the Grand Forks side of the river

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  The Red River near Pembina, North Dakota, about 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of the Canada–U.S. border. The Pembina River can be seen flowing into the Red at the bottom.

See also

In Spanish: Río Rojo del Norte para niños