Here is a look at the island's history and how it came to be. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox ...

Many people assume the longest river in the U.S. is the Mississippi, but that title belongs to the Missouri and part of American agriculture history.

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum is the crown jewel of Hannibal’s attractions, a modest two-story house that has been ...

After another winter with not much snow, there is little spring flood risk on the upper Mississippi river. Minor to moderate ...

Normally, you only need passports to travel abroad, but there is a U.S. territory you cannot visit without a valid passport.

The Stockholm Pie & General Store stands proudly on the main street, its classic American storefront adorned with cheerful ...