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6 rivers that flow backwards in the world: From the Chicago River in the United States to the Narmada River in India

Rivers are usually imagined as steady natural systems that always move in one direction, from high ground towards seas or lakes. That is the basic idea taught everywhere. Yet in different parts of the world, some rivers appear to flow backward for short periods or even seasonally. This does not…

The Times of India · Apr 30

7 Rivers Around the World That Flow Backwards

Rivers usually flow from higher level to lower level. But due to natural factors like strong tides, floods or storms, it is possible for rivers to flow in the opposite direction as well. This natural phenomenon attracts tourists to visit them and explore their natural and unusual beauty. Amazon River,…

MyLifeXP · Nov 20, 2025

Hundreds plunge in Chicago River for first official swim in nearly 100 years

Group participates in previously unthinkable mile-long swim after US made key progress to clean polluted rivers

The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2025

Giant snapping turtle in Chicago river nicknamed 'Chonkosaurus' spotted by kayakers

Kayaker Joey Cantore had been paddling down the Chicago River in illinois, US, when he saw the massive turtle basking on a rusty chain and quickly got his camera ready to film it

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

Chicago outdoors: Gull and green river, Braidwood bait, Jimmy Johnson fishing, carbon-neutral Classic

A ring-billed gull and the green Chicago River, a question on live bait and Braidwood Lake, football genius Jimmy Johnson and fishing and a carbon-neutral Bassmaster Classic are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2023

Things to do in Chicago March 9-15: The Mix

The annual St. Patrick’s Day dyeing of the Chicago River and the opening of a touring Tina Turner musical are among the week’s entertainment highlights.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 9, 2023

Man’s body recovered from Chicago River on Southwest Side

Anthony Rucker, 23, was pulled from the water about 2:10 p.m. Thursday and was pronounced dead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 16, 2023

Man’s body pulled from Chicago River in Bridgeport

The Chicago Police Marine Unit responded to a call about a body floating in the water in the 2800 block of South Eleanor Street.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023

Illinois needs better rules for selling off unneeded land

The Damen Silos property, which is right on the river, should have been part of a master plan focused on helping to redevelop the land along the Chicago River in a way most beneficial to city residents.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2023

Decision on historic Chicago River site is too important to be made in a silo

The Damen silos beg for conversation on how they could be reused in a higher, better and more public way.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022