Unlike the Kaskaskia dragon, the Piasa has a centuries-old history that starts with the Indigenous people of what is now the Mississippi River ... about the meaning and origins behind this ...

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...

This week's Ken Bridges Texas History column is part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the disastrous Red River Expedition.

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...

The early days of America are often told from the perspective of the East Coast, where George Washington and company forged a ...

Bald eagles love calling the Mississippi River home, but why? The answer lies in the perfect combination of abundant fish, ...

Fish, a gar and a catfish, both native to the Mississippi River swim in an aquarium at the ... largest ecosystem restoration project in the history of the USACE Memphis District.

Research shows that across the globe, rivers that freeze are freezing later and melting earlier, and that includes the ...

Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law –work that advocates believe is ...

With Civil War history, ghostly streets, and a tumultuous past, this semi-abandoned riverside Illinois town makes for a ...

But have you ever wondered how Valentine’s Week started? Let’s explore the origin, history, significance, and traditions of this special week and find out how it grew into a global celebration ...