Rivers, the Earth's lifelines, sustain ecosystems and civilizations. From the Nile's historical significance to the Amazon's ...

A round river -- The Amazon : rivers of blushing dolphins -- Interlude -- The Ob : killing grandmother -- Interlude -- The Nile : lifeline in the desert -- Interlude -- The Danube : remnants of beauty ...

There's nothing quite like being neck-deep in water the color of good sweet tea when someone a few feet away says "Hey, I think these are fresh slide and gator tracks!" (Ask me how I know.) To avoid ...