From Other Nonprofit Media showcases select work from other nonprofit news sites around the nation. Memphis has bet big on Mississippi River cruises, but the industry took a hit this week when ...

On an outdoor deck at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota, a telescope rests with its lens facing toward a sandbar along the Mississippi River. I peek through the eyepiece and two bald ...

Mississippi River cruises have surged in popularity in recent decades, especially among travelers looking to enjoy guided tours of historical cities and towns across the American Midwest and South.

Ahoy! Ahoy! Louisiana boat enthusiasts and brunch lovers alike can now embark on a Mississippi River cruise in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Cruises, captained by owner Duncan ...

American Cruise Lines has announced an expanded fleet and three new itineraries. The company is adding capacity and itineraries on the Mississippi River and tributaries, by introducing the first-ever ...

Can’t decide between a cruise vacation and a road trip to visit a variety of small towns and big cities across the U.S.? Why not do both? The cruise company American Queen Voyages offers cruises ...

CAMANCHE, Iowa — Area residents and visitors can now explore the backwaters of the Mississippi River aboard the Blue Heron, a 24-passenger pontoon boat offering free, sunset eco cruises from now ...

Woodson recently sold the converted boat to the History Channel for $80,000, after advertising it on classifieds website, Craigslist. "It looks like a ship that has been to many islands and picked up ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Changes are coming to the Greenbelt on Mud Island. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Memphis are partnering together for the Greenbelt Landing Project, located on the ...