Rivers – Page 3 – MyWaterEarth&Sky

Where Does the Ohio River Start and End

In 1792, the government decided that it was Kentucky that owned the Ohio River and not the other bordering states of this valuable major trade route but ownership rights of the 3rd largest river by...

Where is the Columbia River Located

Numerous Native American peoples inhabited the Columbia River basin for several thousand years. Spanish explorers sailing up the Pacific coast in about 1775 probably were the first Europeans to...

Where Does the Hudson River Start and End

The Hudson River although fairly small compared to other rivers in the United States is very important and has a rich history. Its banks have been inhabited by Native Americans for hundreds of years...

Where Does the Rio Grande River Start and End

About 3 million years ago, water draining from the San Juan Mountains of Colorado began carving the river that dissects New Mexico and, eventually, the west and southwest boundary of Texas and the...

Where Does the Snake River Begin and End

The Snake River runs more than a thousand miles connecting the Pacific Northwest and was once considered one of the most bountiful rivers in the U.S. with salmon, clean water, and healthy habitats...

Where Does the Missouri River Begin and End

Recognized as America’s longest river, the Missouri River is known as the “Center of Life” in the Great Plains. From agriculture to food, this winding waterway plays a major role for those who...