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Ashley Kosciolek
No river in the United States is more storied or iconic than the Mississippi, and for good reason. Etched into its history are tales of paddlewheel boats and life on and along the river, which promised a way out for many who had never ventured beyond the borders of their own small towns.
These municipalities dot the banks of the Big Muddy, latching onto its waters as if their very survival depends on it — because it does. With its rushing currents and impressive lock system, the Mighty Mississippi pulses life into businesses and provides a transportation route for the shipping of goods that the locals want to both buy and sell.
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Today, river cruises along the Mississippi offer a chance to experience some of that same steadfast promise and allure in bustling big cities and smaller towns that have been all but forgotten since the dawn of air travel...Read full article
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