River Podcast E.2: Salvaged Medium
Episode Two Artists and Craftsmen of the Great River Road Jamie Harper, Salvaged Medium, an artist using salvaged materials to express his love of the Mississippi River in Winona, Minnesota. Jamie: When I first started doing iron, it kind of stemmed out of a school...
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River Podcast E.1: Pearl Street Brewery
Episode One Artists and Craftsmen of the Great River Road Joe Katchever, the Brewmaster at Pearl Street Brewery La Crosse, WI, talks about the art of a perfectly crafted beer, seeing the artistry in everything, and living the brew life. Interviewer: In this episode...
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Interpretive Centers on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: Delta Blue Museum (Clarksdale, MS) Interpretive Centers on the Great River Road There are over 70 Great River Road Interpretive Centers housed in museums and historic sites up and down the Road. These are great places to discover area culture, pick up...
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Ghosts on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: Orpheum Theater (Memphis, TN) Ghosts on the Great River Road Love the spine tingle of a good scare? We found the creepy, the scary, and the downright chilling! There are fascinating places along the Great River Road to check out in the evening for some...
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Boat Rides on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: Steamboat Natchez (New Orleans, LA) Boat Rides on the Great River Road From paddle wheelers to eco focused charter boats, jump on board, pack a fishing pole or sit back and sightsee with a cocktail in hand. The Great River Road offers ample opportunity...
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Roadside Attractions on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: World's Largest Catsup Bottle (Collinsville, IL)Roadside Attractions on the Great River RoadWe love the kitsch! And Instagram is calling, these are the funky places to stop and say - “Been there!” ~Minnesota~ Paisley Park (Chanhassen, MN)...
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State Parks on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: Itasca State Park (Park Rapids, MN) State Parks on the Great River Road When people get together and say ‘we gotta protect this area’ you know there’s something special there. You might find the perfect Mississippi River vista, or learn a little...
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CrossFit on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: CrossFit Metro East (Belleville, IL) Crossfit on the Great River Road CrossFit is all the rage, and while you need that mental down time a Great River Road trip provides, CrossFit is your lifestyle and you want to keep up with it. Here are some great...
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Cultural Sites on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum (Hannibal, MO) Cultural and Historic Sites on the Great River Road These sites express a way of living. Customs, practices, places, and objects that hold value for a community. Peel back the facade and delve into the...
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River Views on the Great River Road
Photo Credit: Pikes Peak State Park (McGregor, IA) Mississippi River Views on the Great River Road There’s lots to see on the Great River Road. The art! The culture! The History! But when you’re traveling along the Mississippi, you gotta check out these views. ...
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