Photo Courtesy of USA River Cruises USA River Cruises Mark Twain Upper Mississippi Cruise Travel and explore the Mississippi River like Mark Twain with USA River Cruises’ Upper Mississippi River cruise! From St. Louis to Minneapolis, fans of Mark Twain’s life and legacy can experience his exciting adventures and travels firsthand on a Mississippi River cruise. See the beauty and history that inspired Twain’s great novels while visiting the port towns he lived in and visited along the way. Photo Courtesy of USA River Cruises Mark Twain and the Mississippi A cruise on the Upper Mississip ..read more

Title: Dripping World Caption: Norman Akers, citizen Osage Nation, born 1958; Dripping World, 2020; oil on canvas;  78 x 68 inches; Collection Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Johnson County Community  College, Overland Park, Kansas, Gift of the Jedel Family Foundation 2021.102; © Norman  Akers, Courtesy Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, photo: EG Schempf Featured Photo Courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum   Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration At The Saint Louis Art Museum www.slam.org As Missouri celebrates the 200th anniversary of its ..read more

Featured Photo by National WWI Museum and Memorial 5 Of The Best Historical Stops Along The Missouri River! The Missouri River flows along Missouri’s north western border down to Kansas City before travelling across the state and emptying into the Mississippi River. Along the way there are many vibrant Missouri cities filled with attractions, entertainment, outdoor recreation, art and culture, and history. The history in some of these cities is significant, especially those cities that feature important historical landmarks and buildings. Whether you are a history buff or a traveler within ..read more

Photo Courtesy of Visit Cape The SEMO Eclipse Expo in Cape Girardeau, MO: A Celebration of Astronomy and Science www.visitcape.com/ Join Cape Girardeau, Missouri for the Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) Eclipse Expo on July 21-22, 2023. The SEMO Eclipse Expo is an exciting event that celebrates astronomy, science, and the natural world. This year’s 2023 Expo is particularly special because one of the main draws of the event is the focus on solar eclipses. Cape Girardeau will be located directly in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, and expo visitors will have a chan ..read more

Photo Courtesy of Visit Cape Tour Cape Girardeau, Missouri: 5 Unique Driving Tours www.visitcape.com/ Cape Girardeau has been the location for many historical and cultural events with over 250 years of town history. One great way to discover and explore these significant events is to head out on a driving tour through the town. The city offers a variety of driving tours that cover topics from history and the past to culture and modern events. With over five different tours, each drive will take visitors around the city to various historical sites relating to the topic of the tour. From the ..read more

Featured Photo by Colonial Williamsburg Fun & Educational Family Oriented Attractions To Visit On Rivers! Family vacations and travels often offer time for bonding, experiencing new things, and creating new memories. But planning a family vacation that everyone in the family will enjoy is easier said than done sometimes. Fortunately, family oriented attractions are great places to visit on family vacations that typically offer something for everyone to enjoy. If you find yourself traveling with your family to any of these river communities, be sure to add these fun and educational fami ..read more

Featured Photo by Union Station Kansas City Kansas City Holiday Lights Events Near The Missouri River Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday this December, going to see the holiday lights can be a memorable tradition. If you want to make a holiday getaway out of it, Kansas City is a great destination with multiple light displays and events around town. From popular indoor spaces like Union Station to the beautiful garden paths at Powell Gardens, the entire town lights up around the holidays and is a great place to get your fill of holiday lights and c ..read more

Photo Courtesy of Visit Cape Historical Attractions in Cape Girardeau, MO www.visitcape.com/ Located along the Mississippi River in Missouri, Cape Girardeau is home to over 250 years of historical events, places, and people. Ranging from Mississippian life and Lewis and Clark to Mark Twain and the Victorian era, there are plenty of historical attractions to explore during your next visit! Tour a historic home, head out on a historical driving tour, or stop at one of the many historical attractions in town, like the Red House Interpretive Center or the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site. He ..read more

Ken Light, American, born 1951; “Race Wall, St. Louis, Missouri”, 1971, printed 1999; gelatin silver print; image: 12 1/2 x 18 3/4 inches, sheet: 16 x 20 inches; Saint Louis Art Museum, Gift of August A. Busch Jr., by exchange 39:2021; © Ken Light Featured Photo Courtesy of Saint Louis Art Museum / Race Wall Saint Louis Art Museum’s Art Along the Rivers: Art as Advocate Exhibit www.slam.org Currently, at the Saint Louis Art Museum (SLAM), museum visitors are welcomed to explore and engage with their featured exhibition, Art Along the Rivers: A Bicentennial Celebration. This exhibition run ..read more