If you're planning a Midwest road trip, be sure to stop at this small Wisconsin village between Madison and Minneapolis for gorgeous drives and scenic trails.

The phrase "island getaway" isn't exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Midwest, but this Iowan ...

MISSISSIPPI RIVER STATE PARK -- The newest of Arkansas' 52 state parks is a hybrid 550-acre youngster located inside the U.S. Forest Service's 23,000-acre St. Francis National Forest. Along with its ...

The Forest History Center is offering a unique way to experience Minnesota’s natural and cultural history, from the water. Their guided pontoon tours along a quiet stretch of the Mississippi River ...

Illinois' number-one landmark is, of course, Chicago. From its lively waterfront neighborhood to this underrated garden in Lincoln Park, the Windy City is full of vibrant tourist attractions. But if ...

The Mississippi River is a mighty waterway. It carries hundreds of millions of tons of freight every year, is home to a diverse population of fish, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, functions as a ...

Key Takeaways The 59,000-person riverfront town of Dubuque, Iowa has a small but involved community of retirees.The median rent and median home value are attractive compared to nationwide medians—you ...

Some cruisegoers aren’t interested in river cruising because of its laidback onboard atmosphere, relaxed pace and the absence of certain crowd-pleasing venues often found on ocean ships, like casinos, ...

Great National Painting. Professor Risley's Original Gigantic Moving Panorama of the Mississippi River Extending from the Falls of St. Anthony to the Gulf of Mexico, Painted by John R. Smith, Sq.