Motoring, swimming and eating on the MS River

The first day on the river was rainy and a little cool, the storm moved on, and the temperatures rose when the sun did the next day. We motored on up to Lake Pepin, about 15 miles. We passed a few other pleasure boaters, but no big barges. The Eagle Count was terrific! We could hardly believe we were seeing so many of eagles. They are Big Birds.

Lake Pepin is the second largest naturally wide place on the River. We didn't have enough time to explore the lake, it's far too huge for even two days of motoring.  Anchoring on the shores is not allowed.  It's a beautiful windy day, making a little bit of chop.  We head south.







A view of Lake Pepin, Mississippi River, from our boat...










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A channel marker to Buffalo City, WI....we found the beach just above the junction of the two rivers to be just perfect for a camp.  A few small boats passed during the afternoon, fishermen and sight-seers.  We felt like we were back on our NE Cape Fear River during Booze Cruise hour!




Cocktails and dinner on the upper deck, after a day of eagle spotting, swimming and locking through going down river...