A new study says river deltas around the world aren’t just disappearing because of rising seas, but because the land itself ...

For a great day trip destination from New Orleans, check out this riverfront Louisiana city that has calm, artsy vibes and a ...

Managing the river's breaks, or crevasses, is of high importance, affecting issues ranging from saltwater intrusion to global ...

Black Hawk Bridge, completed in 1931, will be imploded Friday. The bridge carried 2,100 vehicles daily and closed in October. A $140 million replacement is expected to open in 2027. Residents plan ...

New Orleans-based Bisso Towboat Co., a fifth-generation family-owned business that services ocean-going vessels along the Mississippi River, has been purchased by Connecticut-based Moran Towing Corp., ...

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed the underwater sill built to prevent salt water from moving up the Mississippi River and threatening New Orleans’ water supply. The Corps built the sill ...

Explore the Viking Mississippi River Cruise, offering an upscale experience with stunning design and multiple dining options.

Many acres of wetlands across the vast Mississippi River basin would lose federal protection under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Agricultural and builders’ groups ...

The tour was one of several complimentary excursions I took during my early December sailing. The ship, which is Viking’s ...