South of Stewarts Point lies Salt Point State Park, with its dramatic coastal trails, unique sandstone formations, and abundant wildlife. The Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve explodes with ...

According to the North Central River Forecast Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota, the Mississippi River at Rock Island is expected to reach its 15-foot flood stage by 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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

Crews deploy sonar in ongoing search for missing swimmer in Mississippi River Search resumes for 20-year-old vanished in Mississippi River off Mason Island By Dylan Suttles, Staff writer June 18, 2025 ...

In 2019, an unrelenting flood swamped more than half a million acres in the Mississippi Delta's Yazoo Backwater. It took more than six months to recede. Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd reports on a pumping ...

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 ...

From northern Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the mighty Mississippi River flows through 10 U. S. states – each with its own ...

The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called ...

After a week of reporting on the Mississippi River, Here & Now 's Chris Bentley and Peter O'Dowd reflect on the way that climate change is forcing people who live along the famous river to adapt.

The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced the reopening of the Mississippi River Bridge at Lansing. The bridge was closed on May 17 after sensors detected movement.

The Eastern Cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is a venomous snake in the southern Mississippi River, known for its white mouth threat display and reaching lengths of up to four feet.

A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, ...