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
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
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
This is our second night at the Illinois Valley Yacht and Canoe Club, known to the locals as the IVY … Continue reading Will it play in Peoria
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
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
This was the longest cruising day we have had on Moon Dance. We left Chicago at 7 a.m. and finished … Continue reading Heading On Down The River
We are preparing to leave Lake Michigan. It is a beautiful lake, challenging for sure but in the end we … Continue reading Michigan Geology
Back in the winter, we decided that a rendezvous in Chicago would be an appropriate use of the August long … Continue reading Family Time
Yes! Finally the end of Lake Michigan and what an end it is. Chicago. The Windy City, Mud Town, Hog … Continue reading Chicago
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