Frankfort
9. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
We came into Frankfort late and left very early the next morning. Thus I didn’t take many photos. I did manage to get some ice cream, visit the bookstore, a rock shop, and saw a theater.
Ludington
10. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We came into Ludington and had some time to explore. It’s a Midwest town with most stores closed due to it being a Sunday. We did find a bookstore and admired the murals on the buildings.
Muskegon
11. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
We spent a few days in Muskegon with the first day on anchor. The next couple of days we stayed in the Safe Harbor marina. Nearby was the submarine museum and town.
South Haven
14. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
South Haven was a delightful resort town. The marina was located right in town. Town included cute boutique shops, wineries, breweries, a farmers market, and jazz festival.
Michigan City
17. September 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
This town is a Midwest town with a lighthouse museum, outlet mall, restaurants, and sculptures. We stayed on the free dock and enjoyed dinner together next to the park. Annette also got some neededWeiterlesen
Six Flags
8. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Matt, the kids, and I went to six flags for the day. They were hosting a Boofest and Oktoberfest so it was the perfect time to
Go. Kids got a little trick or treating in and we hit the rides. The parkWeiterlesen
Chicago
10. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
We spent nearly 2 weeks in Chicago and saw many things including the museum of Science and Industry, planetarium, and Field Museum. We also stayed at the Chicago Yacht Club which was located downtownWeiterlesen
Marine Services
11. Oktober 2023 in den USA
We left Chicago a little early and headed into the rivers. Lake Michigan is about to get rough and we want to get off of her. Luckily Marine Services had space for us so we made our way up theWeiterlesen
Marine Services
11. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
We’ve left Chicago and headed into the river system. The next leg of our journey has begun. We are positioning ourselves for easy locking down the river with many other Loopers. There wasn’t muchWeiterlesen
Joliet
13. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Half of our flotilla left Marine Services early in the morning while the second half left Hammond. We passed through many more bridges and one lock. Arriving in Joliet, we waited for the rest of theWeiterlesen
Heritage Harbor and the locks
14. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We arrived in Heritage Harbor for the night and prepared for our river adventure. We had a long day of locks with half of our flotilla. The weather predicted high winds so many people were worriedWeiterlesen
Peoria
15. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
We stayed at the public docks in Peoria. The town has a sculpture walk which we enjoyed. The docks were small but worked well for the evening. Walmart was close by and delivered.
Quiver Island
16. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ 🌙 55 °F
It was a very long day of boating around tugs, barges, and bridges. We encounter jumping Asian Carp with one landing in our boat!
There were 9 boats total and we anchored next to Quiver Island for aWeiterlesen
Beardstown
17. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
There’s a barge you can tie up to for the night in Beardstown. We all came in and started exploring. First objective was to get a tour of the tug boat. Then we all went out for ice cream and $2Weiterlesen
Anchoring next to Willow Island
18. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We cruised all day and found a little spot to drop anchor. There was just enough room for all of us.
Grafton
19. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We stayed in Grafton one night. It’s known as the Key West of the Midwest. There were a few wineries, a pool with hot tub at the marina, good restaurants, but our favorite was the alpine sled. WeWeiterlesen
The Hodaks
20. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
In the 1960s, Boris’ great uncle moved from Europe to St Louis and started a restaurant. It has been known as the best fried chicken in St Louis. The decor was awesome and the shirts funny. The foodWeiterlesen
Budweiser Brewery Tour
21. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
We took a trip to St Louis to visit the brewery. Starting with lunch, we had some tasty food and I enjoyed the mango cart beer. Then we left for a 1.5 hour tour that showed us the horses, barn,Weiterlesen
Purina Farms
22. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
We took the kids along with two other families to the Purina Farms. They had animals to pet, a huge cat habitat, and a dog show. The kids were even able to milk a cow!
St Louis and thr Arch
22. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We drove into town to explore the area of St Louis with the primary focus being the arch. The entire family went up the round elevator to the top and enjoyed the sights. It’s quite a view andWeiterlesen
Alton
23. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Alton is as close to St Louis for us to put the boat while we explored the surrounding areas. The town it self is fascinating with a bit of history.
It’s considered haunted so we went on a ghostWeiterlesen
Hoppies Marina
24. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
In an effort to not boat for over 10 hours, we made reservations to stay at Hoppies. Hoppies is a couple of barges strapped together for people to tie up and stay. About half a mile up the road is theWeiterlesen
Anchoring in the Mississipi
25. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
We are traveling great distances with limited places to stop as we make our way south. The usually anchorage in this area is closed due to dredging. We found a spot to tuck in that was off the mainWeiterlesen
Little Diversion Channel
26. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
We traveled for 6 hours along the Mississippi finally arriving at Little Diversion Channel which offered a perfect spot to anchor. It was calm with minimal current. There were a few other boats raftedWeiterlesen
Anchoring near the lock
28. Oktober 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
It was a slow day going against the current. We arrived near the Olmstead Lock and prepared to drop anchor. There were other boats in the area but they didn’t raft up. The beach to the side is sandyWeiterlesen