For more than 80 years, residents of Mississippi’s Yazoo Backwater have been banking on a pumping project to protect their ...

We’ve rounded up the best Mississippi River cruises for seniors, history buffs and Americana lovers, so you can find your ...

The Mississippi River Delta isn’t just another patch of American coastline—it’s a living, breathing wonderland, teeming with life and drama. Here, millions of birds pause on epic journeys, ...

New research shows that typically, less than 10% of land-building alluvium reaches the Bird’s Foot Delta region, the ...

From the Barrier Islands to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, here's where to see some of the best views in.

Most of the year, less than 10% of the river’s sediment reaches the critical Bird’s Foot Delta, according to scientists from the Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative, known as MissDelta.

A droplet of water travels 2,350 miles from the Riverhead to the Mississippi River Delta, which takes 90 days. 1. Mississippi River: Threatened by FEMA’s uncertain future and role in guiding ...