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 | Feb 21, 2014 | Blog, Explore, Guest Blogs
Guest Blog by Jordan Hanssen, author, adventurer, speaker & President of OAR Northwest Little did my parents know what developing an appreciation for classics like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn would inspire in me. Maybe it’s not an...
by Staff | Jan 29, 2014 | Blog, Take Action
In dozens of communities along the Mississippi River from St. Paul, MN to New Orleans, LA Living Lands & Waters (LL&W) is coordinating the Great Mississippi River Cleanup (GMRC). The first Great Mississippi River Cleanup was held on one-day in 2010. Since...
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 | Jan 14, 2014 | Blog, River History
Pirates of the Mississippi Avast, me ‘earties! Gather around for a tale of treachery, murder and wonder, and consider ye warned. For the sharp swift blade of the buccaneer’s sword wasn’t for those of the Caribbean alone… When you hear the word pirate, you may...
