We left Joliet Illinois at MM 288 after night and early morning storms abated around 9am. Shortly after Joliet is the Branden Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plaines River which a gracious Corps of Engineers boat backed partially out of the lock to give us more than 20' of width with which to enter the lock.
We forged ahead as the skys cleared and a great day ensued. The second lock of the day was the Marseilles Lock and Dam at MM286.
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| Nice Corps boat that backed out of the chamber so we wouldn't have to try to squeeze through a space 3' wider than the SaSea Sally! |
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| Locks had a 30-40' drop |
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| Typical Illinois River secenery |
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| Lock that has an upper gate that raises and lowers into the base of the lock chamber. |
We tied up in the Heritage Harbor Marina at MM 251.5 on the Illinois River. Heritage Harbor Marina is new and first class with pool, restaurant/bar, nice showers and bath rooms, courtesy car, and really nice people. The marina staff was extremely accommodating and included a Looper who completed the Loop over 10 years ago. An attractive receptionist and a full figured waitress complemented the guys at the marina.
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