The last few days have been an enjoyable paddle with great views of the surrounding bluffs and hills. Limestone outcrops pepper the small green mountains and on either side of the river, train lines carry freight and passengers up and down. Barge traffic yesterday was rather light but today I've already seen 3. I was able to resupply in Winona by pulling into a floating dock/houseboat marina and asking the first owner I saw if I could tie up. It was a safe little nook and a mile from the grocery store. Restocked with food and headed down to LaCrosse where I hear there's showers at the Boat House. I'll probably need one by the time I get there. Heck, I probably needed one this time yesterday.
Mike Saunders
Following multiple cross-contitnetal journeys on two wheels, in June 2016 I will attempt to paddle the length of the Mississippi River from it's headwaters to the Gulf. Archives |