Fred Newton’s epic swim down the Mississippi River earned him a world record, but not the fame and fortune he hoped.

East Carroll Parish sits in the northeastern corner of Louisiana, along the winding Mississippi River. Its seat, Lake ...

Get ready for your toes to start tapping as you head down this trail that takes you through the Arkansas Delta, where ...

University of Minnesota researchers say using nature instead of concrete is best for controlling Mississippi River flooding ...

This part of Louisiana is rich in Creole culture and food and offers visitors plenty of opportunities to learn about American ...

William Kirk, a freshman pitcher, told the Clarion Ledger on June 24 that he's committed to the Bulldogs. He's the fifth ...

Plan a quick getaway to Breaks Interstate Park for scenic views, incredible hiking opportunities, and the chance to see an ...

Robert Macfarlane’s meditation on the life and times of great waterways poses many perplexing questions but answers few.

Officers responded to a call of a man on the bridge, who jumped over the guard rail into the Mississippi River. The body was retrieved from the water around 8:19 a.m. No other information has been ...

Dubuque, Iowa, is situated on a "scenic" segment of the Mississippi River, with "ideal" views from Eagle Point Park, the Riverwalk and the Fenelon Place Elevator, Travel and Leisure said.

The U.S. Army Corps says on April 14, flood fight was reactivated and then on April 22, the current period of Phase II was initiated when the river exceeded 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage.

With 40 million metric tons of exports from New Orleans traveling down the Mississippi River each year, Boyett says the region is the largest shipping channel in the U.S., which requires a careful ...