But there’s an explanation. The barber hails from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a place perpetually waiting for winter, where ...

By December of 1814, American forces were in tatters. The Redcoats had dominated them in the War of 1812, repulsed their ...

People enjoy the colorful light displays during the annual Holiday Lights at the Lake at the West Overlook Campground at Coralville Lake in Iowa City, Iowa, on Nov. 27, 2024. The annual holiday ...

Whether it’s handcrafted chocolates, lollipops the size of your head, or the best pralines you’ve ever tasted, there’s a store for every kind of candy lover. Here are our picks for the best candy ...

Pere Marquette State Park, Illinois’ largest state park, lies just beyond Grafton, offering hiking trails, horseback riding, and a historic lodge with a massive stone fireplace perfect for warming up ...

Tucked between limestone bluffs and the mighty Mississippi River lies Elsah, Illinois – a village so charmingly preserved that your first glimpse might make you check your calendar to confirm you ...

Winter paddling can provide solitude, exercise and an opportunity to see amazing winter beauty. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends that paddlers be prepared to paddle in cold ...

On the hilltop in Rand Park, where the river wind moves quietly through bare branches, the lights begin to wake.

The infrastructure along the Mississippi River has long protected the New Orleans area from catastrophic flooding. But a list ...

After 96 days and more than 2,300 miles of paddling, Nikki Bettis and seven of her youngest children have finished their trip ...

Many acres of wetlands across the vast Mississippi River basin would lose federal protection under a the new rule.

Join us for a seven-day, all-inclusive luxury cruise on the Viking Mississippi, traveling from New Orleans, Louisiana to Memphis, Tennessee. This video features a complete tour of the Viking ...