Nestled against the majestic limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, Elsah, Illinois stands as a living museum where modern life politely takes a backseat to historic preservation.

Do you know why Jackson is the state capital? The city was founded in 1821. Here's this history of how it became the seat of ...

Many different countries have long rivers, and the U.S. is no exception, but that river is more complicated and unique than ...

The Mississippi River snakes below the bluffs at Spring Lake Park Reserve near Hastings, where people stroll or ski along the trails to take in the view of the majestic river. But some local officials ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Mississippi River is home to one of North America’s most formidable reptilian apex predators: the American alligator. With its ...

A nearly 100-year-old bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin was imploded Friday, an unusual spectacle that clears the way for a modern replacement. Fed chair race still up in ...

A nearly 100-year-old bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Wisconsin was imploded Friday, an unusual spectacle that clears the way for a modern replacement. The Mississippi River Bridge, ...

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Mo. (WSIL) -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol alerted the public about a crash on Saturday night near the Mississippi River bridge which connects Mississippi County, Missouri, ...