With its well-known meandering route and strong currents, the Mississippi River is not just a geographical wonder but also a vital component of American culture and the nation's economy.
Mississippi River
This enormous river springs in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of western Montana and flows with unshakable force and purpose through the American heartland.
Missouri River
The about 336,000 square mile Rio Grande River is a vital conduit for cities it flows through as well as a border between nations. It is also a river of immense natural beauty and cultural significance.
Rio Grande
With a surface area of more than 330,000 square miles, the Yukon River represents the ruggedness and natural splendor of Alaska and the Canadian Yukon Territory.
Yukon River
Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock, two of the most renowned chefs in the South, used turnips and russet potatoes to create a thicker consistency for this dairy-free and light root vegetable soup.
Red River
It rises from its headwaters in the Texas Panhandle to its confluence with the Atchafalaya River in Louisiana, covering an area of around 287,500 square miles.
Columbia River
Stretching across 258,000 square miles from its headwaters in the Canadian Rockies to its mouth at the Pacific Ocean in Oregon, the magnificent Columbia River is a symbol of the Pacific Northwest.
Colorado River
From its headwaters in the Colorado Rocky Mountains to its delta in the Gulf of California, the Colorado River spans 246,000 square miles and serves as a lifeline for the parched Southwest of the United States.
Ohio River
Stretching 170,000 square miles from its headwaters in Colorado's Rocky Mountains to its confluence with the Mississippi River in Arkansas, the Arkansas River is a significant waterway in the heart of the American West.
Arkansas River
Strong and well-known, the Snake River meanders through the untamed areas of the American West.
Snake River