Even though Alps look like an undefeatable fortress, many of its rivers are actually tamed, either by the dams or regulations. They are often torrents and cause flashfloods. The Tagliemiento River in Italian Alps still resists the human encroachment and we can observe almost pristine alpine landscapes.| World Rivers
Discover the benefits of rivers—from clean water to climate balance—and why protecting them is vital for life, biodiversity, and our future.| World Rivers
Explore the most beautiful river sources in the world, where great rivers begin their journey.| World Rivers
Discover how rivers that shaped European cities helped build Vienna, Cologne, Paris, and Rome into powerful centers.| World Rivers
Discover how rivers like the Danube, Rhine, Dniester, and Oder-Neisse served as historical borders—dividing empires, shaping nations, and connecting cultures across Europe.| World Rivers
Discover the thrill of river canyoning — swim, slide, rappel, and explore wild gorges on one of nature’s most exciting adventures. Gear up and dive in!| World Rivers
How old are rivers? Explore the age of rivers—from young glacial streams to ancient flows older than dinosaurs—and what they reveal about Earth’s past.| World Rivers
Rivers are one of the most exciting features of a North American continent. From the world famous Colorado Grand Canyon to The Mississippi, one of the longest on the world, rivers of North America are so diverse and beautiful.| World Rivers