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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The ongoing drought has left the American Queen steamboat docked in Memphis, unable to paddle on down the Mississippi River because of low water. A trip that began Aug. 3 at ...

MEMPHIS -- As the American Queen paddle wheeler steams toward the city early one morning last week, all eyes turn toward Richard and Suzanne Martinez, who are strolling onto the boat's forward deck ...

The elegant Mississippi Queen steamboat with about 380 passengers docked in Cape Girardeau Saturday, churning up tourism for the Mississippi River city and an excuse for locals to visit the warm and ...

The American Queen steamboat docked along the Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau Monday, July 2, 2012 as it travels from Memphis, Tenn. to St. Louis, Mo. The American Queen steamboat docked ...

The Mississippi Queen steamboat is scheduled to visit La Crosse from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday. The public is invited to help local dignitaries welcome passengers and crew members when they get off the ...