America's longest rivers carve through mountains, plains, deserts, and cities, creating some of the country's most beautiful ...

For decades, scientists have generally thought that rivers emit more carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, than they take in. But a new analysis of every river network in the contiguous United ...

One of the things I love about river cruising is the idea of unpacking once and letting the captain take it from there as we explore a variety of destinations. When many people think of river cruises, ...

Rivers are a vital source for drinking water, plant and animal life, and community, but across the U.S., many of the largest and most critical of these waterways — and the people and wildlife they ...

The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an agonizing reminder of the dangers they pose. The Guadalupe River in Kerrville, Tex.

As bright-colored kayaks push through a thick wall of fog, voices and the beats of drums build as kayakers approach a crowd that has formed on the beach. Applause erupts as the boats land on the sandy ...

Growing up in Fort Collins, the Colorado River has been a pillar for my entire life. As the child of a family that frequently took my younger brother and me rafting, the river was the backdrop of my ...

A Penn State-led research team found that rivers are experiencing heatwaves at higher frequency and intensity than air heatwaves, which could have serious implications for aquatic life — and the lives ...

Salt Creek in Death Valley, California. A new analysis reveals that rivers in arid landscapes are helping to soak up more carbon dioxide than previously thought. “Rivers are one of the most uncertain ...