The Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River through 10 states from Minnesota to Louisiana, has been chosen as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ ...

Get ready for an unforgettable road trip through Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region, where charming river towns, scenic views, and iconic Route 66 landmarks come together for one incredible ...

Each month on Lake Effect we help you plan a trip right here in our home state in our series, Wandering Wisconsin. But this month, we’re doing things a little differently. Rather than help you plan a ...

Encompassing 250 miles and running through 33 towns, Wisconsin's Great River Road is part of one of America's most underrated scenic routes. It's the Badger State's only National Scenic Byway, ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - National scenic byways are roads chosen for their beauty, history, or culture. In our area, the Great River Road is one that follows the Mississippi River through ten states ...

It happens every year as autumn approaches. When the weather begins to cool, I get itchy feet and a burning desire to travel to see fall foliage. Last year was no exception, but my time was limited.

GETTING THERE: We flew to Chicago's O'Hare airport, rented a car, drove a couple of hours west and picked up the Great River Road essentially where Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin meet at the Mississippi ...

Explore highlights on Great River Road National Scenic Byway from Dubuque to Davenport. Find breathtaking views at the Mines of Spain, pick your favorite vintage history in LeClaire, and study iconic ...

A group of runners heads for the three-mile mark during the 64th annual Great River Road Run, a 10-mile race held along the Mississippi River. A total of 340 runners registered for the 5K and 10-mile ...

Illinois/Iowa (KWQC) - Great River Road has been selected as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today Ten Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Travelers nominated 20 routes, including Route 66 ...