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| Anchored below Lock 52 tonight - Cumberland River tomorrow |
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| First dam upstream on the Ohio was built in 1929. The water was high so the dam was down and we could go right by. |
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| The new dam is under construction and will replace the two dams closest to the foot of the river. |
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| These guys were fishing on the top of the dam that didn't fold down. |
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| Ready for a flood or a nice lawn ornament... |
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| Turned off the Mississippi at the foot of the Ohio river and started upstream. |
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| The first 9 miles there were lots of tow boats working in all directions |
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| Many barges were tied to the shore and moored in the river. |
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| News flash: its slower going up stream |
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| 42 miles today from the Diversion Channel through the Dogtooth Bend |
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| "Pleasure craft entering Mississippi mile 48.8 downbound out" |
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| 2x5 downstream passing 4x7 upstream Lollygag safely out of the channel |
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| Wing dams jut out from the shore to redirect the water back to the center of the river |
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| Passed by a tow! |
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| Narrow twists and turns in the Dogtooth Bend area |
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| We tucked behind a wing dam off the river for the night |
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| Future loopers |
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| Hobo's with a boat? |
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| Wildlife? |
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| Hot temps today, but time to head south |
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| Turn off to the anchorage. It was a wild ride crossing the current and trying to power upstream. |
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| Mist on the water as we left this morning. Look close for two barges: one up-bound, one down-bound |
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| Scenery and barges for 69.2 miles today- a mileage record for us. |
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| Crazy encounters with whirlpools, back eddies and unusual turbulence |
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| Tower rock limestone formation |
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| Kaskaskia Lock is just off the Mississippi PC's (pleasure crafts) may tie off overnight between the two pillars |
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| An excellent stop - no current or traffic |
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| Going down the Lower Mississippi |
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| Sandy beaches and tall trees on the LDB (left descending bank) |
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| Rugged wood on the LDB (left descending bank) |
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| Click here to read about the "Gateway to the West" |
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| Melvin Price Lock uses floating bollards that you have to lasso with your own lines....hee-haw |
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| Wood River is where Lewis and Clark began their expedition in 1803 - Missouri River is around the corner |
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| Turn right here and go to Yankton, South Dakota! Missouri River joins the Mississippi. |
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| The water was confused with swirling currents, but added 4 mph to our speed. |
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| Avoid10 treacherous miles and take the canal! |
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| The Chain of Rocks Lock have twin parallel locking chambers. It is the last lock on the Mississippi. |
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| Approaching St. Louis |
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| Hoppies is a welcoming place to stop since it is the last place to purchase gas for the next 250 miles. |
