(NEXSTAR) — The Steamboat Natchez offers an authentic glimpse into New Orleans’ rich maritime heritage, cruising along the mighty Mississippi River ... The boat’s century-old steam engine ...

Even boating on the river became unpleasant. The Minnesota Boat Club soon evolved into a purely social club, and the St. Paul Motor Boat Club abandoned the Mississippi for the St. Croix.

The widely popular History on the River educational cruise series returns this summer. Join the Winona County Historical ...

In 1758, the French ethnographer Antoine-Simon Le Page du Pratz published The History of Louisiana, in which he wrote that the Mississippi ... “Ol’ Man River” buoyed Show Boat, the 1927 ...

The U.S. Coast Guard responded to the incident, which comes during a period of elevated river levels "contributing to ...

The Coast Guard says high river levels contributed to a vessel collision on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, causing ...

The more than 2,300-mile Mississippi River invites travelers to discover its multifaceted heritage, with a vast range of deeply rooted culture, music and history. A cruise is a fantastic way to ...

At 51 nights, the Great United States Cruise covers 14 states, including visits to three national parks and a nearly complete Mississippi River cruise.