A themed collection of rivers.
Travelers, particularly Africa enthusiasts, might be surprised by a hidden world map in the streets of Abuja, Nigeria. Abuja’s affluent Maitama district boasts street names mirroring some of the world’s most iconic rivers – the Nile, Mississippi, Danube, and Limpopo, for example. Intriguingly, these very rivers are part of our ever-growing collection. While the word “river” itself isn’t always used, a keen eye will spot these global waterways woven into the urban landscape.
Amazon River*
Asa River
Benue River*
Bobo River
Buzi River
Chalawa River
Chari River
Colorado River
Columbia River*
Cubango (Okavango) River
Danube River*
Ekulu River
Elbe River
Ethiope River
Euphrates River
Gaji River
Ganges River*
Gori River
Gurara River
Iller River
Imo River
Indus River
Jordan River*
Kaduna River*
Katsina-Ala River
Komoe River
Kunene River
Kura River
Kubanni River
Kwa River
Lachlan River
Lahn River
Limpopo River
Logone River
Loire River
Lomami River
Lomela River
Lualaba River
Lundi (Runde) River
Madeira River
Mekong River*
Messalo River
Mississippi River*
Missouri River*
Narcea River
Negro River*
Nahau River
Niagara River
Niger River*
Njaba River*
Nun River
Ogun River*
Okpo River
Olumo River
Ona River
Onega River
Orange River
Orinoco River*
Osse River
Osumenyi River
Osun River*
Ovia River
Oyi River
Paraguay River
Pechora River
Rhine River*
Rima River
Rio Garcia
Palata River
Patoka River
Ruvuma River
Salween River
Sambrerio River
Sangha River
Seine River*
Shashe River
Tagus River*
Taraba River
Tarim River
Tennessee River*
Thames River*
Trent River
Tigris River*
Uruguay River
Usuma River
Vaal River
Volga River
Volta River*
Winnipeg River
Yedseram River
Yobe River
Zaire (Congo) River*
Zambezi River*
Zamfara River
Andrés Ruzo, the founder of the Boiling River Project, has been awarded the 2024 Lowell Thomas Award, one of the highest honors in travel and exploration. This prestigious prize, named after the legendary travel journalist, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the field.
North America’s rivers, like the Mississippi and Colorado, were once lifelines for pioneers. While ancient civilizations rafted too, John Wesley Powell is the undisputed father of modern whitewater rafting, which surged in popularity in the mid-20th century.
The rhythmic flow of a river symbolizes the transformation of barley into whiskey. This connection between the spirit, the land, and the water has inspired many distilleries to name themselves after nearby rivers.
Visiting a museum can sometimes feel like attending a family funeral, but in a much more enlightening and less depressing way. Similarly, the Magdalena River Museum is like a reunion with your past, not just for Colombians, but for anyone seeking a connection to their ancestral roots.
Knowing if a stream is a brook, creek, or river can be confusing. Thinking of these streams as a city with its alleyways, side streets, and highways can help you visualize the distinctions between them.
© 2024 River Mixer™ LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced without written permission.
