Mississippi, often referred to as the Magnolia State, is a land of diverse landscapes and untamed natural beauty that offers families an array of thrilling adventure activities. From serene river ...

Around 4 A.M. on the Mississippi River north of Memphis, Tennessee, last spring, Bobby Johnson was sitting in the bow of a four-person canoe, peering into the night. In front of him, through the dark, ...

Mississippi’s forested hills and wetlands are part of ancient ecosystems that first attracted mound builders over 300 million years ago and later drew outdoors lovers, such as Teddy Roosevelt and John ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Courtesy of Viking Cruises “You gotta try the po’boy, y’all,” announces our guide Craig Shilow, gesturing toward Poor Boy Lloyd’s, ...

Mississippi’s Great River Road is more than a scenic drive—it’s a journey of music, history, food, and small-town charm along the state’s western edge. From iconic cities to hidden gems, here’s how to ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Brothers Mark and John Wagner of Dubuque began canoeing the Mississippi River headwaters for about a ...

These days, I live closer to the river than I ever have — less than a mile, as the crow flies. And yet, for all that proximity, this will be my first time paddling it. Our all-female crew plans to put ...

Editor's note: Paddlers from Arkansas, Missouri and across the United States covered 100 miles of the Mississippi River on the annual Great River Rumble canoe and kayak trip July 31- Aug. 7. This year ...