For most, it’s hard to imagine paddling the entire length of the Mississippi River, from its headwaters at Minnesota’s Lake ...

Imagine a winter so cold that the mighty Mississippi River—spanning nearly 3,800 kilometers—froze solid from its northern source to the tropical Gulf of Mexico. During the infamous Great Cold Wave of ...

Although spectacular human efforts to control the mighty river are visible along its entire ... and more than 40 percent of the nation. The Mississippi is home to an extraordinary abundance ...

Dogs have been humankind's loyal companions for centuries, offering unconditional love and companionship throughout our lives ...

With minimal snowpack north of Illinois, you may be wondering what that means for river levels on the Mississippi. According ...

Winter on the River Photography Contest draws interest at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton with 23 submissions.

The Birthplace of America’s music and where so many creative trailblazers have found their passion, Mississippi speaks to generations of music lovers with historical landmarks, trails, music festivals ...

River traffic on the mighty Mississippi has slowed down as of Monday, December 30. The locks at locks and dam 16, 18, 19, and 20 on the Mississippi River are closed for winter maintenance.

The beauty of the Mississippi River and its watershed was on full ... of area photographers showcasing the seasonal beauty of the Mighty Mississippi. Advertisement Article continues below this ...