by Staff | Mar 20, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
What Caring Looks Like Well, Spring officially sprung, full of new life, new hope and new energy. Reading the words of wisdom from one of our country’s premier poets reminds me of other qualities that, when exercised, create a wellspring that never runs dry. A...
by Staff | Mar 5, 2014 | Blog, Field Notes
The shiny sunflower morning beamed through the Hostel window planting a smile on my face waking me in good spirits. The day after Valentine’s when all took the time to express their love for family, friends, and life – we put our attention to our River,...
by Staff | Jan 15, 2014 | Blog, Newsletter, River Culture
Every January, all over the world, people look to the past to evaluate what they can do better in the coming year. From exercising more and eating less to traveling more and worrying less, we make resolutions with the hope of making our lives healthier and happier....
by Staff | Dec 11, 2013 | Blog, Field Notes
From the time I was four years old, my father would take me fishing on the Mississippi River. He would frown and say explicit things about the litter left behind by fishermen, partiers and fellow river rats. Then we would pick up after them, that being my first lesson...
by Staff | Nov 25, 2013 | Blog, Guest Blogs, Take Action
As the American Queen approached a lock, a crowd gathered on deck to watch the proceedings. I walked around and listened to what folks were saying, and I heard a lot of admiration and wonder at the engineering. This happened at nearly every lock the boat passed...
