We were back on the river at 7:50. This area has both industry and country side. There are few homes here but, this is a working river. We were planning on staying at the IVY (Illinois Valley Yacht Club); there was some concern about entering the marina. We draft 3.5 and the entrance was 4….
As we continued on we entered Peoria Lake. This is a huge lake, but a clearly marked channel. As with any beautiful Saturday there were many boats out. Children being towed on tubes, water-skiers even a few small sailboats. It seems a shame to have this huge lake and not have the ability to use most of it.
The IVY was ahead. Kelley touched the soft mud, but got us into the marina. We had dinner with Kaleen and Dave of Family Time. Tomorrow we would hit the Peoria Lock!
Illinois Waterway: Mile 242.3 (Heritage Harbor) to Mile 167.9 (IVY)
Miles covered: 74.4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bridges: 12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Locks: 1
Left at 7:50 am    Arrived at 3:30 pm
