The Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River through 10 states from Minnesota to Louisiana, has been chosen as the Best Scenic Drive in America in the 2025 USA Today 10 Best Readers’ ...

The Mississippi River is a mighty waterway. It carries hundreds of millions of tons of freight every year, is home to a diverse population of fish, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, functions as a ...

MUSCATINE, Iowa (KWQC) - National scenic byways are roads chosen for their beauty, history, or culture. In our area, the Great River Road is one that follows the Mississippi River through ten states ...

It happens every year as autumn approaches. When the weather begins to cool, I get itchy feet and a burning desire to travel to see fall foliage. Last year was no exception, but my time was limited.

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 ...

In 1938, the governors of 190 states adjoining the Mississippi River each appointed 10 members from their state to form a 100-member Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission. One objective was to ...

The Great River Road runs 3,000 miles and stretches from Northern Minnesota all the way to Louisiana. Chris Miller, Director of the Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commission, tells us more about ...

A Louisiana landscape of centuries-old sugar cane plantations and enduring Afro-Creole culture along the Mississippi River had been eligible for receiving rare federal protection following a ...

Get ready for an unforgettable road trip through Illinois’ Great Rivers & Routes region, where charming river towns, scenic views, and iconic Route 66 landmarks come together for one incredible ...

Plans move forward for St. Paul’s $60M Mississippi River Learning Center, featuring classrooms, marina, and boathouse near ...