Posts that highlight a place along the Mississippi River
The Great River Bridge opened in 1995, connecting Burlington, Iowa with rural Henderson County, Illinois. This photo was taken in February 2012. See more Photos of the Day here. Great River Bridge; Burlington, Iowa
Winter is about over, such as it was this year, so I'll probably switch away from the snow and ice pictures--after just one more. Lake Pepin is a natural lake in the main channel of the Mississippi River that extends about 22 miles from Red Wing, Minnesota to Wabasha, Minnesota. It's one of the spots
A quick drop in temperatures, strong winds, and open water created a photo op last week in Davenport, Iowa. See more Photos of the Day here. Frozen rocks; Credit Island Park; Davenport, Iowa
You may have noticed that this winter has been exceptionally mild so far. This picture was taken in mid-January (2012) near Alton, Illinois. The Clark Bridge is barely visible in the fog, and there is just a hint of ice along the shore. See more Photos of the Day here. Clark Bridge; Alton, IL; January
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If you haven't booked your flight, yet, it's not too late to head to St. Paul for the 126th Winter Carnival. Even with this year's unusually warm winter, there should be enough cold air for ice sculptures, ice skating, and your favorite beverage on ice. See more Photos of the Day here. Ice art at last
