Wolfie’s Report on the Barge Bash

It’s Okay, St. Louis: The River is Winning While many in St. Louis hung their heads in defeat after Game 5 of the World Series, a handful of river rats danced on a trash barge near Grafton, Illinois.  Ladies spun to bluegrass.  Hands clapped.  Mark River wiggled. As...

It’s Our River Day ~ Illinois

On September 21st, communities across the state of Illinois will be coming together to celebrate our rivers and watersheds through education, conservation, and recreational activities.   “It’s Our River Day” is an initiative started in 2004 by former Lt. Governor Pat...

Review of the River City Revue

As summer comes to a close, up in Minnesota we like to take advantage of every last chance we get to enjoy the outdoors. The River City Revue paddle boat ride was a unique opportunity to enjoy the Mississippi River on a beautiful sunset ride! The “Work” themed night...

A Warm Thanks

I want to dedicate this time to thank all of the River Citizens I have the pleasure of talking with here in the Tennessee region. I cannot adequately express my gratitude or the pleasure it is for me to meet each of you. You welcome me into your lives and share your...

Where the Rubber Meets the Road!

This year the 2013 Great Racers toured one of America’s Best Road Trips… The Great River Road! For the past 30 years precision racing competitors of the Great Race have toured the back roads of America.  Through careful calculations by the navigator and skilled...

Refreshing the Mind Along the Mississippi

As the weather continues to warm up students become restless with anticipation for summer vacation. As a college student with graduation right around the corner, this restlessness has been amplified in the last couple weeks. Senioritis began months ago for my...