Mississippi River

It was the third most severe flood of the Mississippi River in the 20th century. The waters rose, levees failed and the end result was 28 lives were lost and thousands were displaced by the 'Great Flood of 73' that created havoc in Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, and Mississippi.

I didn't realize that there are a lot of fish you can catch in Missouri that you're advised not to eat or at least limit the amount you intake. There are various reasons why, but I've accumulated a rather large list of finned creatures that may or may not be good for you in the Show Me State.

If you think forecasting the weather is hard, you should see all the factors that go into predicting what rivers will do. There is reason for concern though as it appears there's a growing chance that the Mississippi River will exceed flood stages this Spring along its banks in Missouri and Illinois.

Spring starts Monday, and that means the fishing season is underway for many of us out there. If you are looking for the best places to cast a line this fishing season then check out this list of places we found from some outdoor experts!

I would never have guessed this in a million years and everyone I've asked has gotten it wrong. Let's see if you can do better. How long do you think it takes for a water droplet to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River? Spoiler alert - much longer than you likely think.

It was originally built as a span to cross from Missouri into Illinois for vehicles. Those days are long gone, but this mile-long crooked Missouri bridge still hides a terrible almost 32 year old secret.

If your idea of relaxing is floating, you need to see a cabin in Illinois that just situated on the backwaters of the Mississippi River.

I've never slept in a dollhouse. Let's get that out of the way from the get-go. However, I have found a place in Clarksville, Missouri you can stay at that looks like a dollhouse overlooking the mighty Mississippi River.

I didn't know this was such a big secret, but I did grow up in Hannibal. Lover's Leap has just been declared one of the most beautiful locations in Missouri that most people don't know about.

The more the Mississippi River waters fall due to drought, the more we're learning about the past. The most recent discovery in the river is a rare lion that once roamed America thousands of years ago.