Episode 24: Swamp Whisperer: Going Deep into Honey Island with Guide Jessica Gauley

Louisiana is known for its swamps, and for good reason. In spite of some of the associations with have with the word swamp, I find them beautiful, mysterious, and magnetic. In this episode, I talk with Jessica Gauley about a section of swamp along the Pearl River known as Honey Island. Jessica grew up

By |2024-01-10T16:59:51-05:00July 12th, 2023|Podcast|Comments Off on Episode 24: Swamp Whisperer: Going Deep into Honey Island with Guide Jessica Gauley

Alton

Population (2010) 27,891 Introduction Alton is a city with a layered history that is worth the time to explore. When you’re done, take a drive along the Mississippi River up to Grafton, which is one of the most scenic stretches of the Great River Road; it can be very

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Grafton

Population (2010) 673 Introduction If you look up "river town" in any dictionary, I'm pretty sure you'll see a picture of Grafton. While the emphasis has shifted from living off the river to playing on the river, Grafton retains a strong identity as a place deeply tied to its

By |2022-07-14T19:19:57-05:00September 2nd, 2018|Illinois|Comments Off on Grafton

St. Louis

Population (2010) 319,305 Introduction St. Louis, my hometown, is a city with a long and layered history. Being in Flyover Country, we tend to make the national news only when something goes wrong. Sure, we have our problems, but so do plenty of other places. We are a big

By |2023-03-04T12:09:31-05:00August 17th, 2018|Missouri|Comments Off on St. Louis

Paddling on the Mississippi River: 26 Water Trails from Easy to Challenging

Maybe you're like most people in that you enjoy paddling, but you stick to lakes and small rivers. Maybe, though, you're ready for a new experience. Maybe you're ready to join the growing number of paddlers who are discovering the pleasure of taking their canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) on the Mississippi and other

By |2020-07-30T09:16:27-05:00June 28th, 2017|About the Mississippi Valley|Comments Off on Paddling on the Mississippi River: 26 Water Trails from Easy to Challenging

Paddling on the Lower Mississippi

Before I step into Grasshopper, a 30-foot voyageur-style canoe, I regard the big river I am about to navigate with six other paddlers. Lyrics from a song by bluesman Big Bill Broonzy echo in my head: “Mississippi River, it’s so long, deep and wide.” I’ve canoed and camped along the Upper Mississippi many times, hiked

By |2015-12-03T00:55:56-05:00October 4th, 2015|About the Mississippi Valley|Comments Off on Paddling on the Lower Mississippi

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