Discover the amazing flora and fauna of the Mississippi River—and the best ways to explore it, state by state!Did you know that one-quarter of all North American fish species are native to the Mississippi? Or that it shelters 300 species of birds during seasonal migrations? The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the nation, shaping its history and identity. But few of us understand its essences. It’s a life-giving force that sustains thriving ecosystems ac...

Some sins refuse to stay buried.Travel writer Frank Dodge expects a routine assignment profiling the elegant River Voyager steamboat as it cruises the Mississippi from New Orleans to Memphis. What he gets instead is a front-row seat to a decades-old murder mystery resurfacing in the most shocking way possible.Michelle Green has spent forty years hunting the men who murdered her father in 1974—a brutal killing that went unprosecuted when the four wh...

Looking for the ultimate adventure along the Mighty Mississippi? Look no further! The third edition of this comprehensive travel guide (updated in 2024) will take you on a journey through the heart of America, showcasing the rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty of this iconic waterway. From the bustling cities of the Twin Cities and St. Louis to the peaceful backwaters of the Driftless Area, you'll discover something new and exciting at every turn. Packed with insider...

The headline is explosive. The clock is ticking. Can he uncover the lies before a community self-destructs?Freelance journalist Frank Dodge vowed to stay by his estranged lover’s side until the bitter end. But when he’s offered a plum assignment covering the economic impact of frac sand mining, he’s torn between his career and reconciling with his dying ex. Believing he can do both, he’s midway through the gig when a bomb goes off, taking innocent lives.Dis...

He’s got his first plum assignment. But has this travel writer bitten off more than he can chew?Frank Dodge can’t wait to dig into what he hopes is the biggest story of his career. Hired by a national magazine to pen a piece on the Midwest culinary scene, he brings his appetite for a scoop to a small river town’s food convention. But he’s forced to put his story on the backburner when a suspicious fire claims two innocent lives…After the blaze is ruled acci...

He knows not to bury the lead. But if he follows this story, he could end up six feet under…Travel writer Frank Dodge needs a breakout piece to resurrect his sinking career. So when he gets a tip about one of the last surviving descendants of the notorious mobster John Looney, he drops everything and heads to Davenport, Iowa. But after a long and boozy interview, his article turns into a murder mystery when his source is found floating face down in the Mississippi....