Crossing more than a third of the United States, the Mississippi River has been central to the country’s development from the days of Indigenous nations to the steamboat era and modern trade. This ...

(NEXSTAR) — The Steamboat Natchez offers an authentic glimpse into New Orleans’ rich maritime heritage, cruising along the mighty Mississippi River. Renowned as the only true steam-powered paddle ...

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal approval to move forward — if it can secure a slice of the federal bankroll.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The Mississippi River stretches for around 2,400 miles from central Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Every year, 30 to 50 paddlers attempt to travel its length. Shawn ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the Mississippi River to reach some of its highest water levels in recent years in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. According to forecasts, the river is ...