10 Fall Weekend Escapes Along the Mississippi River
Fall weekends are perfect for an easy hike and getting to know a new place along the Mississippi River. Here are some ideas to get you started.
The Gateway Arch is Finally a Part of St. Louis
Rising 630 feet above the Mississippi River and covered in gleaming stainless steel, the Gateway Arch is one of the most famous monuments in the world. It has become a proud symbol of St. Louis, yet somehow it has felt apart from the city where it was built. Busy streets and parking garages created physical
Quit Telling Me to “Be Safe”
I was sitting at a table a while back, talking about travel with friends and a couple of people I didn’t know. At one point, I mentioned that I had traveled around Guatemala a few years ago. One of the newcomers quickly asked: “Is it safe?” She didn’t ask: “What is there to do
Small Towns That Shine
Looking for a change of pace? Check out these 27 small towns along the Mississippi River.
Life Where the Mississippi River Begins
New book explores the diversity of the Headwaters
Get to Know a River Town
When you travel along the Mississippi River, it doesn’t take long to figure out that part of the charm is the small towns and big cities of the river valley. The Mississippi Valley Traveler guidebooks cover those river towns from Hastings, Minnesota to the Quad Cities, with comprehensive coverage of each community’s history, and suggestions