We had planned to go to another marina, but after hearing reports of low waters and a complicated entry we made a last minute pivoto to...

We traveled to Paris Landing at first light with glass-like water conditions. The entire ride was smooth and calm. We arrived in Paris...

Our trip into Green Turtle Bay from Paducah was an adventure. We left at first light from Paducah with three boats, and the second wave...

We were delighted to finally make the journey to Paducah. We had booked our slip a while back so we had a full three nights. After...

We successfully anchored on the Great Loop! We left early in the morning for our long trip (69 miles) to our anchorage in Little...

We spent three nights at Kaskaskia Lock and Dam waiting out the storm. We were well protected on a secure concrete pier and felt very...

Hoppies is a famous barge stop on the Loop. This fuel stop with electricity is that last stop for 208 miles which is the longest stretch...

Alton is a famous stop on the Loop as one of the last two legs to fill up for fuel before the long stretch of the Mississippi without...

We got a great spot right next to the shore in Grafton. Grafton Harbor was actively dredging the marina and told us we could only leave...

We had a 80 mile day to get the Beardstown Logston Tug Service. We decided to get up early to be able to reach Beardstown with a good...

We found ourselve alone at this stay because of the shallow entrance. Our draft (distance of boat under the water) is 3ft, but we always...

We left early with our four buddy boats at 7am to make our only lock of the day, Marseilles Lock , at 8am. We rafted up for an easy...

We started off the day at 6:30am with five boats ready to make it through the three locks easily. We had called the Lockmaster who said...

In order to be able to go down the Chicago waterway, your boat has to be able to fit under this 17'6" fixed bridge. We cleared it easily!...

We had a fabulous time seeing Chicago with Grayce. Laura liked Chicago the first time she came with work, and the second time with...

We looked for the best weather window we could find to go on our last trip on the Great Lakes from Racine to Chicago. We decided to go on...

We arrived at Racine Marina only to find out that the 30amp service did not work for us. If a power pedestal has the electricity outlets...

There are pictures that we take along our journey that look even more beautiful than we see in real life - like the pictures of the...

We made a brief one night stay in Manitowac to take advantage of another good weather day. We had dinner at Ryans on the York after...

We made it! We waited for the absolute perfect weather window with calm seas. Once we get on the seas, Ted tells Laura that this is...