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
Author: Linda McCormick
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
Working On The River
The tows fascinate us. Their constant parade gives a sense of the importance of the inland rivers to the US … Continue reading Working On The River
Beardstown, Illinois
We checked out an anchorage or two on our way down from Peoria but opted to end our day at … Continue reading Beardstown, Illinois
Capt. Dan Thomas, Capt. Dan Thomas, This is Moon Dance
We approached our downbound leg from Peoria with trepidation. One hundred and sixty-eight miles of river with few marinas to … Continue reading Capt. Dan Thomas, Capt. Dan Thomas, This is Moon Dance
Scenes Along The Illinois River
We set out from the Illinois Yacht and Canoe Club around 9 after a pump out and topping up our … Continue reading Scenes Along The Illinois River
Henry to Peoria
The first lock and dam on the Illinois River was constructed at Henry in 1870 at a cost of $400,000. … Continue reading Henry to Peoria
I Didn’t Know
A mishap with my hairdryer initiated the search for a new hairbrush. I had no idea how complicated it would … Continue reading I Didn’t Know
The Other Ottawa
Heritage Harbour is located just outside Ottawa Illinois. It is an example of the latest trend in housing developments. Located … Continue reading The Other Ottawa
Moon Dance IV 