Along the Mississippi River Through Illinois Illinois' western border is defined by 580 miles of Mississippi River shoreline, an area where the scenery changes from the wooded blufflands of the upper river to a highly cultivated floodplain. Along the way, you’ll find historic communities like the old mining town of Galena, the vibrant
Along the Mississippi River Through Minnesota Minnesota has much to brag about when it comes to the Mississippi River. In the northern reaches of the state, the Mississippi begins as a small stream flowing out of Lake Itasca. The river flows over 650 miles through Minnesota, passing through pine forests, iron ranges,
Along the Mississippi River Through Wisconsin Wisconsin has some of the most scenic river towns you’ll find along the Mississippi River. Prescott was built at the juncture of the St. Croix and Mississippi Rivers. Wisconsin’s second oldest community, Prairie du Chien, was built near the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Alma and
Along the Mississippi River Through Iowa Iowa’s 45 Mississippi River communities offer a diverse range of experiences, from the scenic small towns of the northeast, to the lively urban life of the Quad Cities, to the industrial cities of the southeast. In the northeast region, the old river town of McGregor entices visitors to slow down
Traditional travel guides are nearly dead. Are travelers better off?
The New Year is off to a busy but good start. I got a nice mention from the Chicago Tribune’s Resourceful Traveler (read the story here). I’m about to hit the road again and am frantically going my list of things that need to get done. I’ll be on the road for three weeks, talking
