Tower Rock, a striking geologic formation that typically rises from the Mississippi River in southern Missouri, is accessible ...

Wakpádaŋ (Falls Creek) or Bassett Creek is the first creek that connects with the Mississippi River above St. Anthony Falls.

A fossilized rib from a ferocious, extinct whale was discovered in a creek bank in Yazoo County, Mississippi. The rib ...

The U.S. Geological Survey will be flying airplanes over parts of Eastern Iowa starting this month to help make new maps for ...

In 1962, the historian Evan Jones published a book with the title “The Minnesota: Forgotten River.” While the book was really about the storied history along the river (such as Henry David Thoreau’s ...

Every state in the United States as an official (or sometimes several unofficial) nickname, but how many do you know? Here ...

In 1990, Evansville and much of the Midwest spent Thanksgiving preparing for a giant earthquake. It never happened.

Wetlands across the Mississippi River basin may lose federal protection under a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental ...

There are many popular destinations in the Hawkeye State that attract visitors by the thousands-and usually for good reason: They’re beautiful or fun or fascinating, or all of the above. Locals, ...

Neon motels, cabins, piers and parks revive childhood summers, turning old roads into lingering stories shared across ...

Pere Marquette State Park puts on one of the most colorful shows in Illinois. The park sits where the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers meet, creating a perfect spot for nature lovers. In autumn, the ...

There are 93 state parks in Missouri, so there's plenty of nature to explore.These are the best Missouri state parks you'll ...