Hayner Library, one of Alton’s foremost treasures, acquired a book last month that I couldn’t wait to check out. Written by Gregg Andrews, “Shantyboats and Roustabouts: The River Poor of St. Louis ...

(THE CONVERSATION) During the American Civil War, huge metal monsters roamed the Mississippi River. Called ironclads, these boats were about 50 yards long, carried 75 tons of armor on their hulls and ...

The place now known as Wisconsin has a rich history of wild rice harvesting dating back thousands of years with the Menominee ...

Minnesota’s major rivers — and their valleys — invite us to look back over thousands of years of state geological history.

The Mississippi River is a unique creature. It’s an inland sea perpetually on the move. It drains a continent. It gathers ...

The park’s claim to fame is the Savanna Portage Trail, a 6-mile trek that Native Americans and fur traders used to schlep ...

Over 100 mayors from cities along the river have created the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative. They're now working to form a compact through Congress.

The Mississippi River flows through the heart of America, carrying with it centuries of history and charm. Along its winding path, you’ll find towns that feel frozen in time.

Human remains discovered three months ago in a pickup truck in the Mississippi River have been identified as a man who was ...