Feature Stories

Stand-Up Paddling and Other River Quests

Last summer’s high water didn’t discourage the parade of Lake-Itasca-to-Gulf-of-Mexico paddlers. By Molly McGuire

Check out our River Trip page for links to the river travelers' blogs and websites.

Dave Cornthwaite	Cliff and Alex
	Matt Crofton
The Okee Dokey Brothers with river rat Kanny Salwey

Power Lines Along the Bluffs

Big power lines may change the look of the river valley. By Pamela Eyden

River Book Reviews

Curl up and read about hummingbirds, clammers, carp and history.

Restaurant Review — Sarah’s in Red Wing 

Sarah’s serves her grandma’s favorite recipes along with international fare in a jazzy, art-filled room. By Pamela Eyden

Eavesdrop on the Owls of Winter

The best bet is to listen for owls at dusk or at night. I hear them way more often than I see them. By Joan Schnabel

Peter Johnson — Seeing Beauty in Devastation

This artist’s mission is to get people to really see, revere and clean up the Mississippi River. By Pamela Eyden