Picture of the Day: Gulvig Landing
Just north of Itasca State Park, the Mississippi River is barely more than a creek as it winds through the pine forest. See more Pictures of the Day here. Mississippi River at Gulvig Landing near Itasca State Park
Destination of the Day: Dylan Days
Dylan's home; Hibbing, Minnesota Yes, I know that Hibbing (Minnesota) is not on the Mississippi River. For today's destination, though, we're going to take a short side trip (about 45 minutes from Grand Rapids, which IS on the Mississippi), so you can get to one of my favorite events: the singer/songwriter competition at
Destination of the Day: Lakeview Drive Inn (Winona, MN)
Summer is almost here (here in St. Louis it feels like it has already arrived), so it's no wonder I've been thinking about burgers and car hops. If you are near Winona, you can do more than think about it. The Lakeview Drive Inn has been keeping Winona residents sated on fresh grilled burgers and
Picture of the Day: Backwaters Shrouded in Fog
I love the way fog transforms the river and its backwaters into a set for a horror flick. Look out for the zombie fishermen! This shot was taken in October 2010 in the Reno Bottoms south of Brownsville, Minnesota. See more Photos of the Day here. Backwaters of Reno Bottoms (MN)
Picture of the Day: St. Paul Winter Carnival
If you haven't booked your flight, yet, it's not too late to head to St. Paul for the 126th Winter Carnival. Even with this year's unusually warm winter, there should be enough cold air for ice sculptures, ice skating, and your favorite beverage on ice. See more Photos of the Day here. Ice art at last
New Book, Sample Chapter
I’m working on a new book for 2012. Unlike my other Mississippi River books, this one will not be a travel guide but a collection of stories about the people and places of the Mississippi River. I’m big on putting the river in its broader context, so the chapters in this new book will often