by zac metcalf | Jul 26, 2019 | Skills, Uncategorized |
The typical barge consists of a towboat and up to 30 barges in tow — ranging from 600 to 1,200 feet and carrying over 10,000 tons of cargo. Properly navigating and sharing the waterways with these commercial boats is crucial to safety on both sides of the helm. ...
by zac metcalf | Jun 14, 2019 | Destinations, Uncategorized |
Ohio River Islands Covering over 362 miles of the Upper Ohio River, this conservation area is a collection of twenty-two islands and four mainland stretches. As the Ohio is one of the nation’s busiest inland waterways – through commercial and recreational...
by zac metcalf | Jun 7, 2019 | Destinations, News, Uncategorized |
The city of Grafton sits at a unique position along the confluence of the Illinois & Mississippi Rivers and is a popular spot for local and transient boaters – as well as motorists from across the country traveling the Great River Road. With the 2019 tourist...
by zac metcalf | May 31, 2019 | Destinations, Uncategorized |
The Inland Waterways are full of historic markers and scenic beauty. One aspect that distinctly sets one mile apart from another is the myriad bridges that span from one bank to the next. A highlight of any thru-boating trip is getting to see these various structures...
by zac metcalf | May 17, 2019 | Lifestyle, Skills, Uncategorized |
Portable Solar Panels Solar panels have come a long way in the past decade. Keep your devices – including phones, tablets and laptops – charged at all times without using energy from your battery. Depending on the size, prices can range from $40 – $300. A...
by zac metcalf | May 2, 2019 | Destinations, Lifestyle, Uncategorized |
Born thirty-five years ago on April 2, 1984, Green Turtle Bay Marina is located at MM 31 on Barkley Lake. Formerly known as Port KenBar – it began business with a fuel dock, three small covered and two uncovered docks. An open concrete deck over the water housed a...
