Picture of the Day: Sunset Upriver
Sunset on the Mississippi from the American Queen (photo taken Sept 2013). See more photos here.
Burlington
Population (2010) 25,663 Introduction Burlington was built in a bowl-shaped depression at the end of a ravine that opens up at the Mississippi. As the city grew, folks built up, over, and around the hills, expanding into the prairies that spread out from the bluffs. Visitors will find most of the
Picture of the Day: Steam Calliope in Action
The steam calliope on the American Queen (photo taken Sept 2013). See more photos here. Steam calliope on the American Queen
The Delta Queen in Song
Delta Queen at Chattanooga, TN When you’ve been around as long as the Delta Queen, a whole lot of people develop a whole lot of affection for you. This may explain why, even 6 years after being shut out of overnight cruising, some people are still trying to get her back on the
Picture of the Day: Alton IL from the American Queen
Looking out at Alton, Illinois from the deck of the American Queen (photo taken Aug 2013). See more Pictures here. Alton, IL
Look Out for the Ice!
As I was scraping ice off my windshield again the other morning, my mind began to wander to things like: How much would it cost to live in New Orleans for the winter? And, frozen bird shit is easier to scrape off the car than the liquid variety. Ice at Oquawka, Illinois I