Posts that highlight a place along the Mississippi River
Picture of the Day: Pohlman Slough
Pohlman Slough; Calhoun County, Illinois; mid-spring (March, 2012). See more Photos of the Day here. Pohlman Slough
Picture of the Day: Washed Up
While I was out exploring Calhoun County (Illinois) last week, I came across this old barge that had been washed on shore long enough to accumulate a heck of a lot of mud in its cargo hold. See more Photos of the Day here. Mississippi River around river mile 225 (Calhoun County, Illinois); March, 2012
Picture of the Day: Soulard in Bloom
Soulard is the oldest residential neighborhood in St. Louis. Many of the handsome red-brick buildings pre-date the Civil War. In early spring, the neighborhood's many Bradford pear trees are flush with white blooms, making for a nice contrast with the buildings. See more Photos of the Day here. Soulard neighborhood; St. Louis, Missouri
Picture(s) of the Day: Confluence Point
Here are two pictures from Confluence Point, where the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers become one (just north of St. Louis). The Missouri River is to the left, ending its 2300-mile journey. The Mississippi River is on the right, some 1,150 miles from its headwaters in northern Minnesota. The top photo was taken just last week;
Picture of the Day: Backwaters Shrouded in Fog
I love the way fog transforms the river and its backwaters into a set for a horror flick. Look out for the zombie fishermen! This shot was taken in October 2010 in the Reno Bottoms south of Brownsville, Minnesota. See more Photos of the Day here. Backwaters of Reno Bottoms (MN)
Picture of the Day: Mississippi River at New Boston, Illinois
Looking south from the riverfront at New Boston, Illinois (February, 2012). See more Photos of the Day here. Looking south from New Boston, Illinois