The data that Burdis and Jankowski are looking at is much newer, dating back about 30 years, but it shows a similar trend.

and that includes the Mississippi. Its longest record of ice cover comes from Lake Pepin, a reservoir of the river that stretches 21 miles between Reads Landing and Red Wing, Minnesota.

Each February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers starts sending crews out onto the frozen Mississippi River at Lake Pepin to ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will start its annual Lake Pepin ice measurements ... naturally occurring part of the Mississippi River. Located between the Minnesota cities ...

Navigation statistics fluctuate from year to year, depending on the weather, river flows, and the length of the navigation season. The St. Paul District maintains a nine-foot navigation channel from ...

The Great River Road hugs along the Mississippi River for much of this distance ... The overlooks and views along the river and beside Lake Pepin were amazing. One of the hardest parts of this trip is ...

With snow sports and dining options, as well as nearby natural areas for hiking, snow shoeing, and cross-country skiing, ...

In a world of flashy food trends and Instagram-worthy desserts, there’s a humble pie shop in Wisconsin that’s serving up ...

Photo credit: Eric Dwinell The tranquil waters of Annie Battle Lake invite you to dip your toes or take ... Hike along the bluffs for panoramic vistas of the Mississippi River Valley that’ll make you ...

Minnesota’s tourism industry hit the big time when it was featured in Time magazine on Aug. 13. 1973. The cover featured Minnesota’s charismatic governor, Wendell Anderson, proudly ...

The Steamboat Natchez offers an authentic glimpse into New Orleans’ rich maritime heritage, cruising along the mighty ...