Congratulations to Pokey LaFarge, who got a spot on the David Letterman show Monday night! Not only did Pokey give a shout-out to his hometown of St. Louis, but the song he played, Central Time, makes frequent reference to the Mississippi River. Central Time is on his new CD, called Pokey LaFarge; go buy it
American Queen in port at La Crosse, WI If you're looking for ideas for a late summer/early fall vacation, why not take a cruise on the Upper Mississippi River with the American Queen? I'll be a guest lecturer on three cruises in August and September, so we can travel together. How cool would
The Houston County News (of Minnesota) just published a nice profile, based on a talk I gave at the La Crescent Public Library in June. You can read the story here.
I have a piece in today's Minneapolis Star Tribune about the Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin. Check it out here.
This morning, Reggie McLeod (Publisher of Big River Magazine) and I were guests on the The Larry Meiller Show on Wisconsin Public Radio, talking about summertime fun along the Mississippi River. We had a great time talking about the places we love and managed to work in a few beer references, inspired by the microbrew
I just don't have enough to do, so now I'm publishing a monthly newsletter, too! The first issue of Mississippi Valley Travels is now available. The newsletter is intended to provide an overview of happenings along the Mississippi River for that month. It includes events, highlights from history, and a featured local business. Download the
