Carpe Diem
One of the features along the Des Plaines River south of Chicago is the electric fish fence. A section of … Continue reading Carpe Diem
Month: August 2022
Taking The Long Way
Paducah is another decision point. It is on the bank of the Ohio River where it meets the Tennessee River. … Continue reading Taking The Long Way
When Life Gives You Lemons
The correct action is to make lemonade according to an idiom credited to Dale Carnegie. This is just what the … Continue reading When Life Gives You Lemons
Gateway To The West
St. Louis is called “The Gateway to the West”. It is located just south of the junction of the Upper … Continue reading Gateway To The West
The Ohio River
We turned the corner from the Upper Mississippi onto the Ohio River at Cairo (pronounced Kro). This intersection is the … Continue reading The Ohio River
Hey Babe What’s That Sound?
On the boat, we are always listening. First of all there are so many systems jammed into a small space, … Continue reading Hey Babe What’s That Sound?
Not Quite As Rustic
We spent a tranquil night tied up at Kaskaskia lock and dam last night. Thanks to the Corp of Engineers … Continue reading Not Quite As Rustic
Let’s Talk About Water
In particular, let’s talk about the water of the Upper Mississippi. We cruised a small section from Alton to Cairo … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Water
Inland River Marina Design
Like tide water marinas, the inland facilities must cope with varying water levels. From inches on a daily basis to … Continue reading Inland River Marina Design
Huck Finn Here We Come
The Mississippi caught my imagination in elementary school when my parents read us “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn“ and “The … Continue reading Huck Finn Here We Come
Moon Dance IV 