We made the turn onto the Ohio River and were happy to see the heavily forested banks right down to the water, with occasional developed breaks and one stretch of unusual homes. The Shawnee National Forest runs along much of the Illinois sid…
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Ohio River Upbound, Part 1 (Jun 14 to Jun 23)
We made the turn onto the Ohio River and were happy to see the heavily forested banks right down to the water, with occasional developed breaks and one stretch of unusual homes. The Shawnee National Forest runs along much of the Illinois sid…
Tennessee River to Ohio River (May 15 to June 14)
Our first stop on the Tennessee was an anchorage off Pickwick Lake called Cooper’s Hollow. We’d been by there on our last trips but could never find room. It’s a small inlet, protected by a sand bar with a waterfall on the rock wa…
Tennessee River to Ohio River (May 15 to June 14)
Our first stop on the Tennessee was an anchorage off Pickwick Lake called Cooper’s Hollow. We’d been by there on our last trips but could never find room. It’s a small inlet, protected by a sand bar with a waterfall on the rock wa…
St. Pete to Tennessee River (April 27 to May 15 )
As planned, we spent the winter at the Club at Treasure Island again. The weather was incredible all winter and we can’t figure out where they keep their bugs – but we’re happy that they stay out of sight. It was just like coming home – c…
St. Pete to Tennessee River (April 27 to May 15 )
As planned, we spent the winter at the Club at Treasure Island again. The weather was incredible all winter and we can’t figure out where they keep their bugs – but we’re happy that they stay out of sight. It was just like coming home – c…
Joliet to St. Pete (Oct 8 to Nov 21)
We left Joliet early the next morning. During a nearly 11 hour cruising day, we went about 67 miles, but also through 4 locks for a total drop of about 120 feet. It was a nice October Saturday and we were far from being the only boat on the…
Joliet to St. Pete (Oct 8 to Nov 21)
We left Joliet early the next morning. During a nearly 11 hour cruising day, we went about 67 miles, but also through 4 locks for a total drop of about 120 feet. It was a nice October Saturday and we were far from being the only boat on the…
Mackinaw City, MI to Joliet, IL (Sept 24 to Oct. 7)
We left Mackinaw City under cloudy skies. Rain was predicted, but not much wind so we expected calm seas on our first day on Lake Michigan – finally heading south! The rain didn’t really show up – but neither did the calm seas. As the…
Mackinaw City, MI to Joliet, IL (Sept 24 to Oct. 7)
We left Mackinaw City under cloudy skies. Rain was predicted, but not much wind so we expected calm seas on our first day on Lake Michigan – finally heading south! The rain didn’t really show up – but neither did the calm seas. As the…
