The Fourth of July is just around the corner. If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, there are few things to know before you go.

One state had the lion's share of tornadoes between 2020 and 2024-but a different state sustained the most monetary damage.

A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...

The Great River Road in Iowa offers 328 miles of stunning views along the Mississippi, featuring bluffs, charming towns, and ...

Floatzilla, River Action’s annual paddle event on the Mississippi River, will be Aug. 16, according to a news release. Paddlers will launch from six sites across the Quad Cities to take over the river ...

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge, located about 30 minutes north of town, presents yet another natural wonder worth exploring.

The convergence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers near St. Louis fuels the region's infamous summer humidity and spring ...

Itching for a road trip, I pulled out a map of the Midwest. When my finger landed on Minneapolis I knew I had my destination.

It was just 30 days after Hurricane Katrina marauded across New Orleans when artist Jeffrey Holmes and his then-wife Andrea ...

A coffee-drinking, bike-riding oasis, Northampton combines the charm of a village with big-city culture and natural beauty.

The blues put this town on the tourism map, but Clarksdale has leaned into its musical heritage in recent decades. Here’s how ...

Joseph Nicollet led an expedition to map the Upper Mississippi River Basin. He kept a journal of their route, noting features ...