This lighthouse marks the entrance to the Grafton marina which is new-only a year old. Beautiful docks and restroom/showers. Stayed here one night. It's located at the end of the Illinois River.
Here is the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. We're finally on the Mississippi ! Now we only have about 200 miles of this before the Ohio.
The change in scenery is wonderful....beautiful bluffs on the Illinois side.
And many beautiful homes on the bluffs....
This is Our Lady of the River Shrine.
We only traveled 15 miles today but we need a short day following 2-10hours days. We'll stay in Alton and go to Fast Eddies for shrimp. It is known for it's fresh shrimp and limited menu but all good food. Supposedly sells more drinks than anywhere in the country !
Here is the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. We're finally on the Mississippi ! Now we only have about 200 miles of this before the Ohio.
The change in scenery is wonderful....beautiful bluffs on the Illinois side.
And many beautiful homes on the bluffs....
This is Our Lady of the River Shrine. 
We only traveled 15 miles today but we need a short day following 2-10hours days. We'll stay in Alton and go to Fast Eddies for shrimp. It is known for it's fresh shrimp and limited menu but all good food. Supposedly sells more drinks than anywhere in the country !
