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

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?

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

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

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