Louisiana’s reliance on the Mississippi means the mighty river can take away as much as it gives – and both the state and the ...

The infrastructure along the Mississippi River has long protected the New Orleans area from catastrophic flooding. But a list ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Facts about the Mississippi River are highlighted. Journalist Boyce Upholt talked about his experience traveling on the river. This lesson highlights ...

The Mississippi River was discovered in May of 1541 by Hernando de Soto, a Spanish conquistador and explorer. In 1673, Father Jacques Marquette and fur trader Louis Joliet explored the path of the ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Facts about the Mississippi River are highlighted. Journalist Boyce Upholt talked about his experience traveling on the river.

New Orleans, LA (WEAU) - A single mom and seven of her 15 children finished their 2,300-mile paddle of the Mississippi River.

A map shared on X, TikTok, Facebook and Threads, among other platforms, in August 2024 claimed to show the Mississippi River and its tributaries. One popular example was shared to X (archived) on Aug.

I’ve lived in the Quad Cities for 50 years and I’ve crossed the Mississippi River countless times. I’ve boated on the river, ridden and walked along the river’s bike paths, and appreciated the river’s ...