We had planned to make a short 20 mile trip to Alton today. Our plans changed last night when we talked to 4 other loopers. They were leaving at 7 AM, so we decided to leave with them to travel down the Mississippi River. They had planned to stop at the famous Hoppies. We didn't feel that Hoppies had much to offer so we kept going. We ended up traveling 100 miles and tied up to the lock wall at the Kaskaskia Lock. Because of the swift downriver current we were able to travel at 13-15 mph. There was still some debris in the water, but it was pretty easy to avoid. It's very peaceful at this lock and we can bring Hooper to shore by dinghy to a nearby park.
We plan to leave early tomorrow, but aren't sure how far we can go. We have heard that 10 miles downriver the Coast Guard has closed the river because a tugboat had sunk early this morning. Supposedly there is a salvage barge on the way to clear the area. It's been difficult to get accurate information. I guess we'll find out tomorrow.
Loopers on the move. That's Serenity, Average Looper & Summerland. Navigator is in the lead in front of us.
Limestone cliffs along the Mississippi
Clark Superbridge in Alton, IllinoisMelvin Price Lock
Waiting to enter the lock
Entering Chain of Rocks Canal
Entering Chain of Rocks LockSt. Louis
The Arch
Hoppies
Rock quarry on the Mississippi
Kaskaskia River
Kaskaskia Lock
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