by Staff | Nov 13, 2013 | Blog, River Culture
It’s Okay, St. Louis: The River is Winning While many in St. Louis hung their heads in defeat after Game 5 of the World Series, a handful of river rats danced on a trash barge near Grafton, Illinois. Ladies spun to bluegrass. Hands clapped. Mark River wiggled. As...
by Staff | Sep 20, 2013 | Blog, River Culture
On September 21st, communities across the state of Illinois will be coming together to celebrate our rivers and watersheds through education, conservation, and recreational activities. “It’s Our River Day” is an initiative started in 2004 by former Lt. Governor Pat...
by Staff | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog, Field Notes
The great thing about being a river guide is the opportunity to be a part of both recreational trips and exploratory expeditions. Expeditions take you on a journey to find the information (or inspiration) that’s essential for the creation of art or the findings...
by Staff | Aug 27, 2013 | Blog, Field Notes
The River has crested from its unusual July rise and as it recedes exposes beautiful sandbars and islands. Today, we have a crew of four, a mother-daughter from Ohio, Wolfie and myself. The mother is a strong, stern restaurant manager and the daughter, a laid back...
by Staff | Jul 17, 2013 | Blog, Field Notes
Field Notes: Delta Summer As the summer solstice coincides with the June rise, the Mississippi River is completing responsibilities to the living world right before my eyes. The crest has receded and exposed the beautiful sandbars, which are freshly deposited by mass...
