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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 ...

The playful North American river otter is equally at home in the water and on land. It makes its home in a burrow near the water's edge, and can thrive in river, lake, swamp, or estuary ecosystems.

The valley's river keeps the vegetation plentiful, supporting herbivores throughout the year. Wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and many other species can be spotted here on any ...

Attracted by the proximity of the CBD and Orchard Road, River Valley is known now as a predominantly expat area that was zoned for entertainment, hotel and residential use both Clarke and Robertson ...

Parallel its path through the St. John River Valley by following the clearly marked (look for the green and white signs) Fiddlehead Scenic Drive, named for the ubiquitous ferns growing along the ...

A gorge is a narrow valley with rocky walls. Over thousands of years, erosion causes waterfalls to move upstream, leaving a steep-sided gorge behind. The water in river rapids is very fast moving.

River erosion caused by fast currents often creates a V-shaped valley. The river channel is where a river flows. Other streams and rivers will join it and it will become deeper and wider.

The Catskills first gained fame for its all-inclusive resorts a la Dirty Dancing, but you’ll want to explore beyond your inn ...

Across the Willamette River from Eugene, Oregon's Whiteaker neighborhood, Valley River Inn situates guests in the heart of Willamette Valley. Here, visitors will find the best of both worlds ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Volunteers from around Mesa County gathered today for the annual Grand Valley River Cleanup.