Articles related to "Mississippi River"
Delta Queen Mississippi River
The Delta Queen is an American icon that has traveled the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers since 1927. Guests can still enjoy the leisurely pleasures of river boat travel.
delta queen riverboat • mississippi river • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
The Delta Queen is an American icon that has traveled the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers since 1927. Guests can still enjoy the leisurely pleasures of river boat travel.
delta queen riverboat • mississippi river • historic haunted hotels • ghost stories • floating hotel
Downhill Skiing in Minnesota, US
Looking for a place to ski in Minnesota? Here's a quick guide to resorts and ski areas near Minneapolis and throughout the state.
downhill skiing minnesota • ski resort • twin cities • outstate mn • snowboarding
Looking for a place to ski in Minnesota? Here's a quick guide to resorts and ski areas near Minneapolis and throughout the state.
downhill skiing minnesota • ski resort • twin cities • outstate mn • snowboarding
Environmental Odds and Ends
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
This article reviews one man's Mississippi River cleanup and The Nature Conservancy's Adopt An Acre program.
mississippi river • clean up • chad pregracke • adopt-an-acre • rain forest
Income Disparity and the Mississippi River
income disparity • studies • absolute income • mississippi river
income disparity • studies • absolute income • mississippi river
Alligators and Catholics
An alligator makes repeated visits to the Roosevelt's barge. A French Catholic couple robs them of their sleep.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • crucifix • baton rouge
An alligator makes repeated visits to the Roosevelt's barge. A French Catholic couple robs them of their sleep.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • crucifix • baton rouge
Author Snapshot: Twain, Mark
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmens)
mark twain • samuel clemmens • huckleberry finn • tom sawyer • winston churchill
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of American Author Mark Twain (Samuel Clemmens)
mark twain • samuel clemmens • huckleberry finn • tom sawyer • winston churchill
EARTHQUAKE in the Year 1811
On December 16, 1811 an earthquake, centered at New Madrid, Missouri, occurred. By modern methods this quake is estimated to have registered well over 9.5. It was followed by three additional quakes with the final one happening on February 13, 1812. This final quake lasted nearly one hour and caused as much damage as the previous three together. Shawnee Chief Tecumseh prophesied this upheaval that for a time caused the Mississippi to run backwards, thus creating a vast lake in Tennessee.
earthquake • new madrid • missouri • shawnee • tecumseh
On December 16, 1811 an earthquake, centered at New Madrid, Missouri, occurred. By modern methods this quake is estimated to have registered well over 9.5. It was followed by three additional quakes with the final one happening on February 13, 1812. This final quake lasted nearly one hour and caused as much damage as the previous three together. Shawnee Chief Tecumseh prophesied this upheaval that for a time caused the Mississippi to run backwards, thus creating a vast lake in Tennessee.
earthquake • new madrid • missouri • shawnee • tecumseh
Fulton Designs Steamboat
Robert Fulton designs a steamboat for the Roosevelts. It will be called the New Orleans. Their steamboat voyage down the Mississippi begins.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • robert fulton
Robert Fulton designs a steamboat for the Roosevelts. It will be called the New Orleans. Their steamboat voyage down the Mississippi begins.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • robert fulton
Irish Fair on Harriet Island in St. Paul, MN
Irish Fest on Harriet Island in the Twin Cities is an increasingly popular cultural event with dancing, music, contests, sporting events, food, beer and Irish spirit.
twin cities • st. paul mn • minnesota festival • mississippi river • irish fest
Irish Fest on Harriet Island in the Twin Cities is an increasingly popular cultural event with dancing, music, contests, sporting events, food, beer and Irish spirit.
twin cities • st. paul mn • minnesota festival • mississippi river • irish fest
Lydia in a World Gone Crazy
Lydia Roosevelt survives the devastating destruction caused by the New Madrid Earthquake. The steamboat New Orleans reaches New Orleans.
roosevelt • new madrid earthquake • mississippi river • tennessee • alligators
Lydia Roosevelt survives the devastating destruction caused by the New Madrid Earthquake. The steamboat New Orleans reaches New Orleans.
roosevelt • new madrid earthquake • mississippi river • tennessee • alligators
Nearing the Falls of the Ohio
Lydia Roosevelt gives birth aboard the New Orleans. They make preparations to take the boat over the Falls of the Ohio.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • robert fulton
Lydia Roosevelt gives birth aboard the New Orleans. They make preparations to take the boat over the Falls of the Ohio.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • robert fulton
New Era in River Transportation
Lydia Roosevelt’s husband wants to take a steamboat all the way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Although pregnant, Lydia is determined to go also.
roosevelt • pittsburgh • new orleans • river transportation in the 1800s • mississippi river
Lydia Roosevelt’s husband wants to take a steamboat all the way from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Although pregnant, Lydia is determined to go also.
roosevelt • pittsburgh • new orleans • river transportation in the 1800s • mississippi river
Over The Falls of the Ohio
The Roosevelts take the New Orleans over the Falls of the Ohio. A strange shaking of the earth is felt by country-folk.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • steamboat
The Roosevelts take the New Orleans over the Falls of the Ohio. A strange shaking of the earth is felt by country-folk.
roosevelt • mississippi river • ohio river • river transportation in the 1800s • steamboat
The Poetry of Thomas Wolfe
Enjoy Thomas Wolfe the novelist? John S. Barnes saw poetry in Wolfe's work, and through careful selection and a few skillful line breaks, he reveals it to us.
thomas wolfe's poetry • poetry about new orleans • john s. barnes • trochaic • poetry about mississippi river
Enjoy Thomas Wolfe the novelist? John S. Barnes saw poetry in Wolfe's work, and through careful selection and a few skillful line breaks, he reveals it to us.
thomas wolfe's poetry • poetry about new orleans • john s. barnes • trochaic • poetry about mississippi river
The Roosevelts Reach New Orleans
The Roosevelts spend three bad nights in a Baton Rouge barroom before reaching New Orleans. Fulton and Livingston design them a steamboat.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
The Roosevelts spend three bad nights in a Baton Rouge barroom before reaching New Orleans. Fulton and Livingston design them a steamboat.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
Wisconsin's Woodland Culture, circa 500 BC - AD 500
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
Minneapolis & St. Paul Attractions
Visitors to Minneapolis and St. Paul are surprised by the variety of cultural offerings! Here are some of the cultural highlights of the Twin Cities for you to explore.
minneapolis travel • st paul travel • minnesota travel • twin cities travel • travel tips
Visitors to Minneapolis and St. Paul are surprised by the variety of cultural offerings! Here are some of the cultural highlights of the Twin Cities for you to explore.
minneapolis travel • st paul travel • minnesota travel • twin cities travel • travel tips
Family Fun in Memphis
Although it may be known for its popular nightlife, Memphis is a surprisingly family-friendly city.
memphis • memphis in may • memphis zoo • mud island • graceland
Although it may be known for its popular nightlife, Memphis is a surprisingly family-friendly city.
memphis • memphis in may • memphis zoo • mud island • graceland
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI: Where the American West Began
In 1763 Pierre Laclede, with the help of Auguste Chouteau the son of Laclede's mistress Marie Chouteau, established a fur trading post in the wilderness along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Today, that location is the site of Saint Louis, Missouri. This was the beginning of the fur trade in the west, as well as the settlement of the Great American Plains.
saint louis • missouri • pierre laclede • madame marie chouteau • auguste chouteau
In 1763 Pierre Laclede, with the help of Auguste Chouteau the son of Laclede's mistress Marie Chouteau, established a fur trading post in the wilderness along the west bank of the Mississippi River. Today, that location is the site of Saint Louis, Missouri. This was the beginning of the fur trade in the west, as well as the settlement of the Great American Plains.
saint louis • missouri • pierre laclede • madame marie chouteau • auguste chouteau
Christmas Eve Bonfires
50 miles above New Orleans, Cajun/German descendants build about 100 huge bonfires on Mississippi River levees. Legend says they light the way for Pere Noel.
christmas eve • huge bonfires • mississippi river levees • cajun german descendents • teepee shaped
50 miles above New Orleans, Cajun/German descendants build about 100 huge bonfires on Mississippi River levees. Legend says they light the way for Pere Noel.
christmas eve • huge bonfires • mississippi river levees • cajun german descendents • teepee shaped
Disaster in Natchez
Near Natchez some Indians come aboard the Roosevelt’s barge and demand whiskey. Sick fever strikes those aboard, and the barge nearly sinks.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
Near Natchez some Indians come aboard the Roosevelt’s barge and demand whiskey. Sick fever strikes those aboard, and the barge nearly sinks.
roosevelt • natchez • mississippi river • indians • ohio river
Historic St. James Parish
St. James parish is a great place to be from and to visit. Do you like history? You'll love the St. James historic site tour.
st. james • parish • louisiana • history • cabahanoce plantation
St. James parish is a great place to be from and to visit. Do you like history? You'll love the St. James historic site tour.
st. james • parish • louisiana • history • cabahanoce plantation
New Madrid Earthquake
Sudden tremors begin shaking the New Orleans. Islands in the river disappear, new ones appear. Riverbanks give way and trees fall into the water.
roosevelt • mississippi river • new madrid earthquake • river transportation in the 1800s • steamboats
Sudden tremors begin shaking the New Orleans. Islands in the river disappear, new ones appear. Riverbanks give way and trees fall into the water.
roosevelt • mississippi river • new madrid earthquake • river transportation in the 1800s • steamboats
New Orleans Mother's Restaurant
For 70 years Mother's has been a favorite of longshoremen, reporters, attorneys, conventioneers, secretaries and mothers, too, though not necessarily on Mother's Day.
new orleans mother’s restaurant • po-boy sandwich • debris • home style cooking • big easy
For 70 years Mother's has been a favorite of longshoremen, reporters, attorneys, conventioneers, secretaries and mothers, too, though not necessarily on Mother's Day.
new orleans mother’s restaurant • po-boy sandwich • debris • home style cooking • big easy
Port Hudson Site of Longest Siege
Recognizing the need to protect the Mississippi River, Confederate forces chose Port Hudson, La., as their southernmost defense of the waterwway. It wasn't enough.
port hudson • la. • longest siege • american military history • battle of baton rouge
Recognizing the need to protect the Mississippi River, Confederate forces chose Port Hudson, La., as their southernmost defense of the waterwway. It wasn't enough.
port hudson • la. • longest siege • american military history • battle of baton rouge
Saving the American Paddlefish
Also known as the Mississippi Paddlefish or Spoon Bill, this popular sport fish is becoming extinct like the Chinese Paddlefish.
saving american paddlefish • latin name polyodon spathula • mississippi paddlefish spoon bill popular sport fi • chinese paddlefish • american paddlefish midwest united states
Also known as the Mississippi Paddlefish or Spoon Bill, this popular sport fish is becoming extinct like the Chinese Paddlefish.
saving american paddlefish • latin name polyodon spathula • mississippi paddlefish spoon bill popular sport fi • chinese paddlefish • american paddlefish midwest united states
Screech Like a Banshee
Have you ever heard the term, "Screech like a banshee?" This phrase is often used when describing the screech owl. Though this article focuses mainly on the eastern screech owl, it has a small bit of information on other owls as well.
canadian tourism • nature • eastern screech owl • folklore • nature
Have you ever heard the term, "Screech like a banshee?" This phrase is often used when describing the screech owl. Though this article focuses mainly on the eastern screech owl, it has a small bit of information on other owls as well.
canadian tourism • nature • eastern screech owl • folklore • nature
Shooting Stars
Those of you who know me know I majored in astronomy. Those of you who know me better know that I spent a quarter of a century plotting meteors and recording meteor shower data, mostly of the Perseid meteor shower in August. Given this, it shouldn't be difficult for you to imagine how sublimely pleasing it was for me to finally come across my first Shooting Stars along the Blue Ridge Parkway three years back.
shooting stars • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Those of you who know me know I majored in astronomy. Those of you who know me better know that I spent a quarter of a century plotting meteors and recording meteor shower data, mostly of the Perseid meteor shower in August. Given this, it shouldn't be difficult for you to imagine how sublimely pleasing it was for me to finally come across my first Shooting Stars along the Blue Ridge Parkway three years back.
shooting stars • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
The Dirty 30's
Imagine living in the Dirty 30's. This time (1930 - 1939) was known as the Great Depression. It was a time of hardship for millions of Americans and Canadians.
dirty 30's • great depression • stock market • stock market crash • unemployment
Imagine living in the Dirty 30's. This time (1930 - 1939) was known as the Great Depression. It was a time of hardship for millions of Americans and Canadians.
dirty 30's • great depression • stock market • stock market crash • unemployment
Visiting Chester, Illinois
Chester, Illinois is proud of Popeye and the man who created him, hometown son, Elzie Segar.
popeye comic • popeye cartoon • chester illinois • southern illinois • illinois travel
Chester, Illinois is proud of Popeye and the man who created him, hometown son, Elzie Segar.
popeye comic • popeye cartoon • chester illinois • southern illinois • illinois travel
Early Woodland Culture in Wisconsin
The Early Woodland Culture began in Wisconsin about 1000 BC. It was during this time period that pottery, cultivated plants and burial mounds became more common.
wisconsin • early woodland • burial mounds • pottery • cultivated plants
The Early Woodland Culture began in Wisconsin about 1000 BC. It was during this time period that pottery, cultivated plants and burial mounds became more common.
wisconsin • early woodland • burial mounds • pottery • cultivated plants
First Map of the United States
Outline maps and crayons bring history alive as kids learn how the United States map and the 13 original colonies have changed over time.
13 colonies • united states map • first usa map • first 13 states • united states geography
Outline maps and crayons bring history alive as kids learn how the United States map and the 13 original colonies have changed over time.
13 colonies • united states map • first usa map • first 13 states • united states geography
Hurricane Katrina 2005
Katrina was one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever strike the U.S. and caused extensive damage in the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
hurricane katrina 2005 • costliest natural disaster u.s. history destroyed • katrina five deadliest hurricanes u.s. • hurricane extensive destruction new orleans levees • flooding new orleans mississippi alabama coastline
Katrina was one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever strike the U.S. and caused extensive damage in the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
hurricane katrina 2005 • costliest natural disaster u.s. history destroyed • katrina five deadliest hurricanes u.s. • hurricane extensive destruction new orleans levees • flooding new orleans mississippi alabama coastline
The Railroad, part 2
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others.
railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
The Railroad, part 3
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Farnam complete the building of his railroad bridge across the Mississippi River but a river packet crashes into it, resulting in a disaster and a law suit. Lawyer Abraham Lincoln represents the Farnam interest in court.
railroad • rock island • farnam • lincoln • robert e. lee
Top Ten Coast Guard Rescues
Coast Guard historians have complied a list of the ten all time great rescues conducted by the service since 1790.
top ten coast guard rescues • notable rescue efforts • hurricane katrina • search and rescue • sar
Coast Guard historians have complied a list of the ten all time great rescues conducted by the service since 1790.
top ten coast guard rescues • notable rescue efforts • hurricane katrina • search and rescue • sar
Make a Natural History Museum
Kids will learn how to research and sort the specimens that they found during their scavenger hunt, and then create their own museum.
make a natural history museum • create a museum for kids • teaching kids about museums • teaching kids about nature • science activities for kids
Kids will learn how to research and sort the specimens that they found during their scavenger hunt, and then create their own museum.
make a natural history museum • create a museum for kids • teaching kids about museums • teaching kids about nature • science activities for kids
2009 Father's Day Vacation Ideas
A weekend getaway or mini-vacation makes for a wonderful Father's Day gift. Consider some of the following trip ideas for a special holiday celebration.
father's day travel • father's day vacation • father's day getaway • father's day gifts • trips for men
A weekend getaway or mini-vacation makes for a wonderful Father's Day gift. Consider some of the following trip ideas for a special holiday celebration.
father's day travel • father's day vacation • father's day getaway • father's day gifts • trips for men
Best Fourth of July Celebrations
Just about every city and town, large and small, celebrates the day in 1776 when 13 scrappy colonies declared their independence from the world's then-superpower.
best fourth of july parades fireworks concerts cel • macy's fireworks • fourth of july in new york city washington dc new • see anika noni rose • jersey boys tickets concerts
Just about every city and town, large and small, celebrates the day in 1776 when 13 scrappy colonies declared their independence from the world's then-superpower.
best fourth of july parades fireworks concerts cel • macy's fireworks • fourth of july in new york city washington dc new • see anika noni rose • jersey boys tickets concerts
Classic Authors: Mark Twain
A brief biography of Mark Twain.
samuel clemens • tom sawyer • huckleberry finn • mark twain
A brief biography of Mark Twain.
samuel clemens • tom sawyer • huckleberry finn • mark twain
Climate Predictions Spring 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La Niña continues through June 2008, weakening.
climate prediction spring • noaa scientists • major flooding united states • la nina conditions • record rainfall 2008
Dining at the Cheyenne Club
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Loss of Louisiana's Marine Habitat
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Take a journey through the coastal wetlands of Louisiana with Photographer CC Lockwood and Painter Rhea Gary as they document the loss of marine and estuarine habitat
marsh mission • coastal erosion • cc lockwood • rhea gary • disappearing wetlands
Ralph's Corner -- an introduction
Engineering of filtration systems and the useage.
aquarium • filtration systems • cleaning
Engineering of filtration systems and the useage.
aquarium • filtration systems • cleaning
Sacramento - A Cow Town No Longer
Sacramento is rich in culture and history. Sacramento is a premier location for both city and nature lovers alike.
sacramento • kings • basketball • travel • railroad
Sacramento is rich in culture and history. Sacramento is a premier location for both city and nature lovers alike.
sacramento • kings • basketball • travel • railroad
Save the Children
One in six children lives in poverty in America. Save the Children provides many programs to help with literacy, nutrition, emergency relief and more.
poverty and children • poverty in the us • save the children • programs to help children • literacy
One in six children lives in poverty in America. Save the Children provides many programs to help with literacy, nutrition, emergency relief and more.
poverty and children • poverty in the us • save the children • programs to help children • literacy
Spain Attempts to Colonize Florida
A study of the early history of Florida might well give the superstitious mind the impression that Florida was under a curse or was capable of placing curses on the first
florida • spanish armada • superstition • ponce de leon • st. augustine
A study of the early history of Florida might well give the superstitious mind the impression that Florida was under a curse or was capable of placing curses on the first
florida • spanish armada • superstition • ponce de leon • st. augustine
A Visit to the Science Museum of Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota is a lesser-known museum, but it is worth a visit.
museum • science museum • natural history • science • natural history museum
The Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota is a lesser-known museum, but it is worth a visit.
museum • science museum • natural history • science • natural history museum
Camp in Chippewa National Forest
Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest.
chippewa national forest • bald eagles • leech lake • lake winibigoshish • cass lake
Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest.
chippewa national forest • bald eagles • leech lake • lake winibigoshish • cass lake
Don't Miss RiverFest 99!
Looking for something to do on the weekends? How about Riverfest 99 in Decatur? Depot Days in Hartselle? The Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores? The next few weeks are packed with fun events to attend! We'll preview Riverfest this time, since it's coming up in only a couple of weeks.
alabama • southeastern united states • travel • decatur • riverfest
Looking for something to do on the weekends? How about Riverfest 99 in Decatur? Depot Days in Hartselle? The Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores? The next few weeks are packed with fun events to attend! We'll preview Riverfest this time, since it's coming up in only a couple of weeks.
alabama • southeastern united states • travel • decatur • riverfest
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