Pat Middleton is the founder/publisher of the Mississippi River Home Page at www.greatriver.com and Great River Publishing which has produced quality river heritage and natural history books since 1987.  All our river books, guidebooks, and river art can be seen at our Online Catalog.

Pat frequently rides the great cruising steamboats of American Rivers as a guest lecturer and natural history guide. She frequently speaks to teachers, students, and the general public about life along the Mississippi.

Thank you for your comments and suggestions as we begin learning about blogging. We hope you enjoy visiting The Mississippi River Home Page at www.greatriver.com!!

Discover! America’s Great River Road, Vol. 1 guides the traveler from Minneapolis/St. Paul to Dubuque. Vol. 2 continues the journey from Dubuque to St. Louis. Volume 3 passes through the French Historic

District and explores the Ohio River bottoms and the Delta. Vol. 4 follows the river through the deep south to the Gulf of Mexico.

Each book includes notes on special events, heritage and river lore, natural history and recreation along America’s Great River Road.

Books are available from the publisher and most local bookstores. Call 888-255-7726 or click link to order from our web site!