Rivers are Earth's arteries. Water, sediment and nutrients self-organize into diverse, dynamic channels as they journey from ...

Searching for the perfect socially distanced trip—or just some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of the United States with a look at these beautiful lakes. All-American beauties Picture this: ...

This year ice in Lake Pepin caused a delay, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. On average the first tow reaches St. Paul in the third week in March.

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.

The Great River Road in Wisconsin is one of the most scenic portions of the entire trip down the Great River Road. Wisconsin's portion of this great American road trip down the Mississippi River is ...

A wild rice bed grows on the upper Mississippi River near Goose Island County Park on Sept. 17 in the town of Shelby, Wis. After disappearing for decades, wild rice is rebounding on parts of the ...

A wild rice bed grows on the upper Mississippi River near Goose Island County Park in the town of Shelby, Wisconsin, Sept. 17, 2024. After disappearing for decades, wild rice is rebounding on ...

Wild rice is pictured in the floating-leaf stage on the upper Mississippi River in June 2023. The floating-leaf stage occurs before the plant matures.

The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the core of a major flyway for migrating birds and one of the most visited refuges in the U.S. Anglers and outdoor enthusiasts ...