We are celebrating the following rivers, which are now part of our growing collection. The countries below are not listed in a specific order.
North America encompasses roughly 24,709,000 square kilometers (9,540,000 square miles), accounting for approximately 16.5% of the Earth’s land area and 4.8% of its total surface area.
In comparison to other continents, North America does not have as many transboundary rivers. Transboundary rivers are rivers that cross political borders; as a result, some rivers are included more than once in the list below. If a river’s name changed as it traversed political boundaries, we used the most widely recognized name.
Buffalo Bayou
Brazos River
Hudson River
Illinois River
Miami River
Upper Mississippi River
Lower Mississippi River
Missouri River
Napa River
Ohio River
Potomac River
Russian River
San Jacinto River
Chattahoochee River
Trinity River
Sabine River
Neches River
Snake River
Little Tennesse River
Tennesse River
Red River
Arkansas River
Wolf River
Animas River
Columbia River
Colorado River (Texas)
Sacramento River
Susquehanna 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.
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