Old Man River, indeed. Still, 70 million years ago the Mississippi was nowhere near as large as it would become. Blum has detailed how the waterway grew as it added tributaries: the Platte ...

Both rivers are major tributaries of the Mississippi. More: Extreme rainfall and historic floods are transforming life in the vast Mississippi River basin. The challenge: How do we respond?

Mike Ezell R-Mississippi. It was introduced Feb ... state and federal agencies involved in the management of the river and its tributaries. The commission would be federally funded, and draw ...

However, the NPS also considers the Missouri to be the longer river by nearly 100 miles because it’s officially classified as a tributary of the Mississippi River.

While cruising on the Mississippi, travelers will find that old-world Southern charm meets modernity on comfortable, contemporary ships that sail along the river and its tributaries. Guests have ...

A Minnesota Boat Club eight-man scull plies the waters of the Mississippi River on a training row in St. Paul early Aug. 19, 2009. (John Doman / Pioneer Press) Wondering how long the Mississippi ...