Canoeing the Mississippi
Canoeing the Mississippi
Canoeing the Mississippi-11
The colossal doors wait to open as the water level is lowered at Lock and Dam #1, just downriver from the Ford Parkway bridge. Above (but not pictured), a public walkway allows visitors to stand above the two side-by-side locks and close to the adjacent dam, which was dry on this particular July day. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
The colossal doors wait to open as the water level is lowered at Lock and Dam #1, just downriver from the Ford Parkway bridge. Above (but not pictured), a public walkway allows visitors to stand above the two side-by-side locks and close to the adjacent dam, which was dry on this particular July day. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-10
The concrete columns and arches of the Ford Parkway bridge tower above the river near Lock and Dam #1. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
The concrete columns and arches of the Ford Parkway bridge tower above the river near Lock and Dam #1. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-9
A fisherman finds another way to enjoy the river. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
A fisherman finds another way to enjoy the river. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-8
Just downriver past the Short Line railroad bridge, near the eastern bank, can be seen remnants of the Meeker Island Lock and Dam. Built in 1907 and demolished in 1912, it was the first lock and dam on the Mississippi. Related ruins — including the foundation of the lockmaster’s house — exist nearby along the shore and bluff. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Just downriver past the Short Line railroad bridge, near the eastern bank, can be seen remnants of the Meeker Island Lock and Dam. Built in 1907 and demolished in 1912, it was the first lock and dam on the Mississippi. Related ruins — including the foundation of the lockmaster’s house — exist nearby along the shore and bluff. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-7
Downstream from Bohemian Flats and the University of Minnesota, the urban and rocky riverbank gives way to a wild and verdant shores with plenty of sandy spots to stop and have a picnic or, if you dare, a swim. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Downstream from Bohemian Flats and the University of Minnesota, the urban and rocky riverbank gives way to a wild and verdant shores with plenty of sandy spots to stop and have a picnic or, if you dare, a swim. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-6
High above the surface of the river, workers raised from below the forms to pour the last bit of concrete for the surface of the new I-35W bridge. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
High above the surface of the river, workers raised from below the forms to pour the last bit of concrete for the surface of the new I-35W bridge. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-5
Ahead of the slower canoes, a lone kayaker prepares to paddle beneath the new I-35W bridge as workers were busy with its construction. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Ahead of the slower canoes, a lone kayaker prepares to paddle beneath the new I-35W bridge as workers were busy with its construction. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
Canoeing the Mississippi-4
The colossal ‘miter’ gates opened to reveal onlookers above, on the beginning of the Stone Arch Bridge, and the river beyond. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
The colossal ‘miter’ gates opened to reveal onlookers above, on the beginning of the Stone Arch Bridge, and the river beyond. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)
