(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 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.

Contributors, John and Sandra Nowlan offer an insider’s look at their Mississippi River cruise on American Melody ... to ...

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

A 10-foot great white shark that vanished off satellite tracking 11 months ago has mysteriously resurfaced in the Gulf of ...

If she closes her eyes, Danelle Larson can still remember how the stretch of Mississippi River in front of her looked as ...

Two warring factions try to be the first to connect a railroad from the Columbia Gorge to the booming timber town of Bend.