A day on the Illinois River
Our only lock today, Starved Rock, locked us through between a 'double' barge lock through. They had gotten the barges through but had to lower the pool again to get the push boat...we got lucky and they let us through on the 'empty'cycle of the lock, so we didn't have to wait.
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| Barges through the lock waiting for the push boat' |
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| Weaving our way to the lock wall |
The push boat waiting for us to lock through
Grain being loaded onto a barge
Trees showing their "roots"
I couldn't figure out how this tree got here
Does the water ever get this low???
One of the few signs of civilization we've seen on this mostly industrialized, sometimes scenic river
A close up of how they tie the barges together
The Scenic View
Tonight we are at Hamm's Marina. When we pulled in Gary said it reminded him of Rhadigans marina, Algonac, circa the 80's. Pretty run down but a nice owner who collected our $42. with a smile. Our return was electricity for air conditioning in the heat, a dock that was spider city and water to try and wash the never ending bugs off the boat. I know people say Florida is a bug state but they've never been to Michigan or Illinois in September on a boat. We are a bug magnet and the SPIDERS are terrible this year. Especially in a marina, which is why we are so anxious to get back on the hook!!!
Not your run of the mill entry into a marina...lots of scrap metal in waiting
This is a little more user friendly..
Ahhhh...amenities
I'm surprised there aren't more homes on the river. I thought "waterfront" was highly desired everywhere. Must be the state or the railroads own all the land to either side.
ReplyDeleteI have a guess on the tree atop the bridge pile. During a bad flood the water rose that high and deposted the tree.
Not so sure about the amentities....that would be some pool party!
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