Pittsburgh was once a seedy river city. The three rivers once floated an armada of criminal activities: bootlegging, gambling, prostitution, and theft.

Pike’s Peak State Park provides breathtaking river valley panoramas. The view stretches for miles along the winding Mississippi. Bald eagles ride thermal currents between towering limestone cliffs.

Across the country and around the world, river cruising is making waves. As travelers look for meaning, sustainability, and a slower pace, the tide is turning.

This Minnesota town has it all. Cast a line or kayak on the lake, peruse vintage cars or art, or try your hand at rock ...

Every mile brings another postcard scene of Iowa’s river heritage. Buffalo Bill’s hometown sits pretty on the Mississippi’s banks. The Wild West legend’s birthplace draws visitors from around the ...

Stretching across more than a third of the United States, the Mississippi River has always been more than a waterway — it’s the backbone of a nation. From its role in Native American life to the ...

A scorching summer day in Louisville and a chilly January in New Orleans reveal a shared connection between these distinct ...

New Orleans' own Steamboat Natchez is in Cincinnati for America's River Roots Festival. The iconic vessel may cruise the Mississippi, but one of its most prominent features hails from the Queen City.

New Orleans' own Steamboat Natchez is in Cincinnati for America's River Roots Festival. The iconic vessel may cruise the Mississippi, but one of its most prominent features hails from the Queen City.

The five-day event kicks off America's 250th anniversary celebration and showcases the culture of the country’s river cities ...