Posts that highlight cool places and events along the Mississippi River.
I made my first visit to the Clarksville Station Restaurant at Overlook Farm a couple of weeks ago and sure wish I'd been stopping there more often: dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients (locally sourced) that are prepared by a creative chef plus a casual but elegant dining room and a serene patio. Can't go
World's Largest Boot; Red Wing, MN Maybe you noticed that summer is over and soon the snow and ice will be falling upon us. That means it's time to winter-up your wardrobe, and there's nothing more important than good footwear (except maybe a stylish hat). Red Wing (Minnesota) is home to the Red
Delicious fresh or smoked! Holiday feasting is just around the corner. Why not try something different this year and add some smoked carp or smoked catfish to you holiday buffet? We have plenty of both in the Midwest, and they make great conversation pieces! Schafer Fisheries in Fulton, Illinois is a great source
View of Mississippi River from Trail of Tears State Park (Missouri) In 1838-39, thousands of Cherokees and other Indian nations on the east coast were forced to leave their homelands and relocate to lands west of the Mississippi River. En route, hundreds died of starvation, disease, and exposure. Many of the Cherokee crossed
The Waterfront Restaurant; La Crosse, Wisconsin The Waterfront Tavern and Restaurant is one of those civilized places that begs us to slow down, sip a fine beverage, and leisurely sate our hunger. As the last of the season's pleasant days wind down, enjoy selections from the inventive menu on the riverside patio or,
Horseshoe Bluff, Mines of Spain Rec Area Fall color is peaking right now along the Upper Mississippi River. Last week I suggested hiking at Turkey River Mounds south of Guttenberg, Iowa. Another place where you can usually enjoy good color with good views is the 1,400-acre Mines of Spain Recreation Area at Dubuque, Iowa,
