Gov. Tony Evers signed a proclamation declaring June 2 National Mississippi River Day in Wisconsin, saying the river helps ...

For those interested in viticulture, Baxter’s Vineyards and Winery – Illinois’ oldest winery – offers tastings of locally produced wines. Their specialty fruit wines, particularly those made from ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, Nauvoo’s location on the Mississippi River provides ample opportunities for recreation. The Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi, offers one of the most scenic ...

If you're in the state of Missouri and want to check out an area rich in history and culture, check out this city set right ...

In the twilight depths of the Gulf of Mexico, about as deep down as a football field is long, U.S. Navy divers carefully snip ...

Not all tourist spots attract throngs of visitors. These places offer intrigue and visual appeal but also insight to ...

St. Louis can either use the disaster as an opportunity to commit to the safety of all its residents, or it can continue a ...

The remarkable success of the movie “Sinners” has sparked a renewed interest in how the two communities wrestled with life ...

In 1835, the first United States geologist George William ... River as well as the headwaters of the Mississippi River down to Keokuk, Iowa. The 1836 map published by the Featherstonhaugh ...

WDSU FIRST WARNING WEATHER YOU’RE GOING TO SEE THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI BEHIND ME RIGHT HERE. AND ACTUALLY, THAT RIVER MILE MARKER ... THAT WILL STILL KEEP US UNDER THE FLOOD STAGE, WHICH IS ...

According to the National Park Service, 25% of all fish species in North America live in the Mississippi River. The river is home to: At least 260 species of fish in all segments. 40% of the ...

The Mississippi River is the nation’s most endangered river ... provides funds for recovery and oversees preparedness efforts, like its flood maps that predict risks in different areas.