The Genesee River flows into Lake Ontario. The Haudenosaunee named the river "Ge-ne-see," meaning "pleasant banks." Historically, the river was a boundary between the Seneca lands to the east and the ...

The enormous Mississippi River, the 13th largest river in the world in terms of flow, occupies a central place in U.S. geography, economy and culture. The river is a huge part of the country's ...

The Brahmaputra River is one of the largest and most important rivers in the world. Do you know that it originated from the Kailash range of the Himalayas in Tibet? It was at an elevation of around 5, ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Facts about the Mississippi River are highlighted. Journalist Boyce Upholt talked about his experience traveling on the river. This lesson highlights ...

A few facts and a little advice about the James River. • The James is Virginia's largest river. It begins in northern Botetourt County where the Jackson and Cowpasture rivers join. • It flows 340 ...