The Upper Mississippi River is rich in scenic beauty, wildlife, recreational opportunities and interesting stories. The Big River Reader takes you to the river and treats you to a broad variety of river articles: from paddlefish to paddlewheelers, commercial fishing to canoes, snapping turtles to floating homes and mayflies to mussels.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.