THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...09, 10 JULY 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Boater's
Boats
Sun Pic
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Featured
Boat Of The Day
Owner: David Schumaker
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
click here for information on Catalina Harbor
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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The Pictures of the Day.....
Happened Saturday Afternoon
And... across
the river to Grafton we went.
Mary and I took a
trip across the river on the Grafton Ferry to Grafton to put up
some
Blessing of the Fleet posters.
Coming to your area
soon !
This year's theme
is "HOLIDAYS"
The Date is August
20, 2022
It's time to start
making plans and getting your crew together !
Be There, Be There !
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Schooner's Warf
Key West,
Florida
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by RiverBills Girl, Marissa Koester
A RiverBills
Sticker has been planted at Schooner's Warf
Marissa
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt. Tim Crawford
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In
the middle of the river just down stream from Portage after
the rain moved through
Tim
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
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The Pictures of the
Day..... were sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
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The American Melody
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat
Pic
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to enlarge
The Picture of the
Day..... is from the The Boathouse Food and Deck
WebCam
Miss Augusta
headed up the Dardenne Slough towards the Boathouse
The Webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from the camera!
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Boater's
Boats
Sat Pic
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Featured
Boat Of The Day
2021 Cutwater 24 coupe
Rob Boteler
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
click here for information on Catalina Harbor
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This
weekend fun.
Thursday DJ Phil karaoke/dance party@7
Friday .Incognito @7
Saturday Shaun and Mike @2
Saturday evening first time show Jeremiah
Johnson@7
Sunday ROBERT Perry and the Mojos return to
the Tiki deck
See you soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Sat Pic
Spirit of
Peoria
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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019 ....
was sent to use by Capt'n Tim Crawford
Hello Bill,
Always a pleasure to see one of the paddle wheelers on the
river. Took this shot Sunday in front of Grafton.
Capt. Tim Crawford
RiverBill says...The Spirit of Peoria has recently been sold to
a Florida based company and is no longer in our area.
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Cruise Calendar...Click
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
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Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
click here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Added Sun
Illinois River At Beardstown, Illinois
Beardstown Prepping For A New Illinois
River Bridge........
Officials report that a new bridge carrying
U.S. 67 across the Illinois River at Beardstown, Illinois is
scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026. According to
Beardstown Mayor Tim Harris, the new span will be a considerable
improvement and they are pleased that the project is poised to
begin.
Harris says that construction is expected to
begin around this time next year. The new bridge will be
located approximately 150 feet downstream from the current
bridge.
The current span was built in 1955 and
rehabilitated in 1985. It is 28 feet wide and it's two lanes
carries around 6,500 vehicles across the Illinois River each
day. The new bridge will still be two lanes, but it will be 44
feet wide and will feature two 12 foot wide lanes and 2 10 foot
shoulders........
Click here to
read this news report from myjournalcourier.com.
With Photo.
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Missouri River News
MR340 Race Kicks Off Tuesday.......
The paddling race known as the American Water
Missouri River 340, which runs from Kaw Point in Kansas City to
St. Charles, Missouri, is slated to begin on Tuesday, July 12,
2022, marking it's 17th year.
Some 650 paddlers in 485 boats have signed on
to begin the race early Tuesday morning. The competitors will
have until 9 pm Friday to complete the race. Solo paddlers have
86 hours to complete the race, while paddlers in teams must
cover the 340 miles in 85 hours.
According to the MR340 website, only
two-thirds of the participants were able to complete what is
considered to be the world's longest non-stop river race within
the time limit........
Click here to
read this news article from columbiamissourian.com. With
Photo.
Click here to
visit the MR340 website
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Upper Mississippi River Basin
Agencies Release Ecological Status Report
On The Upper Mississippi River....
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.
Geological Survey, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
and natural resources agencies in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and
Wisconsin have released a report on the ecological statue of the
Upper Mississippi River.
The Status and Trends Report is prepared by
the Upper Mississippi River Restoration program. It analyzes
over 25 years of data and will inform river management and
investments for years to come.
The report includes information about water
quality, aquatic vegetation, in addition to fisheries data from
six different geographic study areas and select system-wide
data.
According to DNR Ecological and Water
Resources Division District Manager, Megan Moore, the Status and
Trends Report will inform and influence the work of many
governmental agencies, non-profits and other partners........
Click here to
read this news article from Minnesota DNR website.
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Meramec River At St. Clair, Missouri
Explore The Meramec With Old Cove Canoe
& Kayak........
A great way to beat the summertime heat in
Missouri is to float along one of the state's waterways. One
outfitter offers the opportunity to explore the Meramec River
near St. Clair, Old Cove Canoe and Kayak.
Old Cove offers several float trips on the
Meramec River, including a leisurely 4.5 mile float that takes 2
to 3 hours and a longer float trip of 9.5 miles which takes 5 to
6 hours.
For a group of 10 or more people, Old Cove
offers overnight camping adventures, where paddlers can float
the river by day and camp along the river for one or two
nights........
Click here to
read more from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JULY 06, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,472
members as of 07-09-22....
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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River Gear For
Sale............
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Accessories on-line..
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River
History....
July 9, 2009 in River History
The Army Corps of Engineers announced the completion of the
closing of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet on this day in
2009.
The channel was built in the 1960s to provide a shipping
shortcut from the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico. It
was blamed for the loss of thousands of acres of protective
wetlands over the years and many elected officials and residents
of the area loudly blamed the waterway for the massive flooding
that decimated the region after Hurricane Katrina.
The Mississippi River Gulf Outlet was blocked by dumping 352,000
tons of rock into the waterway at a cost of $11.2 million. Pine
Bluff Sand and Gravel Co. of Arkansas spent six months to build
the barrier. The barrier stretches 950 feet across the MRGO
channel, and has a 12-foot top crown, a 450-foot bottom width,
and stands 7 feet above the water level.
Source.. Nola.com
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From "Now" until "January 2023"
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Dive Bell To Protect Electrical
Infrastructure During Floods........
When living along the banks of a major river,
there is one thing that is pretty much guaranteed: the river
will at some point rise out of it's banks and flood the town.
Hannibal's new riverfront was designed with that fact in mind.
When the Mississippi River is on the way up,
there are many components of Hannibal's renovated riverfront
that can be removed ahead of time. There are some structures
that are not mobile, such as the large electrical panels located
east of Hannibal's downtown floodwall.
Andy Dorian, Hannibal's director of central
services says that there is a large dome that will sit over the
electrical panels. Called the "Dive Bell", it is designed to
not flood. It will be put to the test during the next major
flooding event........
Click here to
read this news article from hannibal.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
Froge's Bar and Grill 8th Anniversary Party
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reposted from
Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook..
click here
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Upcoming Events....Friday, July 22, 2022
KSHE 95 at the Loading Dock
Partytown on the Patio
Mississippi River at
Grafton, IL
Reposted from
KSHE 95 Facebook..
click here
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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More Information
Missouri River Basin
Missouri River Runoff Improves, Drought
Remains........
While the month of June saw some significant
rainfall within the upper Yellowstone River Basin, the drought
conditions along the Upper Missouri River basin improved. The
drought conditions remain, however.
The Missouri River Mainstem Master Water
Control Manual directs the Corps to measure water storage in the
Mississippi RIver reservoir system each July 1. They use that
information to determine the level of navigation support
available for the remainder of the navigation season.
John Remus, chief of the Corps' Missouri
River Basin Water Management Division says that this year, the
navigation flow support service level will increase slightly and
the navigation season will be shortened by three days........
Click here to
read this news report from waterwaysjournal.net.
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At Grafton, Illinois
New Super Slide Opening
Saturday........
On Saturday, Raging Rivers, just outside of
Grafton, Illinois will be opening a brand new waterslide
attraction, the Mississippi Monster super slide.
The Mississippi Monster super slide features
three hidden chambers to speed through. The new attraction is
just one of several improvements that have been made at the
waterpark.
Other improvements to the waterpark include
new shade structures, free seating and new food choices........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
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Mississippi River At Le Claire, Iowa
Iowa State Landscape Architecture
Students Assist In Proposed Wildlife Bridge Project........
Iowa State University landscape architecture
students are working on what may one day be the longest wildlife
bridge in the world. The Bison Bridge Project is an effort to
repurpose the old Interstate 80 Mississippi River Bridge linking
Le Claire and Rapids City, Illinois as opposed to demolishing
it.
One lane is slated to be retrofitted into a
wildlife crossing, including a small herd of American bison that
the Bison Bridge Foundation intends to steward. the other land
would be used as a pedestrian viewing area and park safely
distanced from the wildlife.
Tom Neppl, associate professor of practice in
landscape architecture recently asked Chad Pregracke, founder
and president of Living Lands and Waters, and leader of the
Bison Bridge Project to talk to his students about the project.
Pregracke was so impressed with the students, he decided that he
would like to get them involves in the Bison Bridge
Project........
Click here to
read this news article from ritzherald.com. With
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July 07, 2022 - July 21, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
08 JULY 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
The Orchard
Farm Fire Department boat
out testing
the water pump
in front of
the Longshot Marina yesterday evening
We stopped in at the Orchard
Farm Fire Department yesterday evening and Mary got this pic
of two of the fire fighters
It's
Dylan Ohlms,
Will Statler and 88BOAT1
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to enlarge
The Pictures of the
Day..... Happened yesterday evening.
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Give them a "Honk" as you drive by today !
The Orchard Farm Fire fighters are always there for you
on the land and on the water.
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River Fun
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The Picture of the
Day..... was sent to us by Capt'n Andrew Zeller
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The Famous Pool 26 RiverRat
Dave Hill
modeling the 2022 latest edition bikini tops
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Boater's
Boats
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Featured
Boat Of The Day
1997 Maxum
Traci Lang
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
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click here for information on Catalina Harbor
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This
weekend fun.
Thursday DJ Phil karaoke/dance party@7
Friday .Incognito @7
Saturday Shaun and Mike @2
Saturday evening first time show Jeremiah
Johnson@7
Sunday ROBERT Perry and the Mojos return to
the Tiki deck
See you soon
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Mississippi RIver at Downtown St. Louis
Queen of the Mississippi
and
American Queen
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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 20 13....
The Queen of the Mississippi and
American Queen Riverboats sit moored on the St. Louis
riverfront after arriving for the Fair St. Louis activities
in St. Louis on July 5, 2013 . UPI/Bill Greenblatt
RiverBill sends out a Big Muddy Thanks to Bill Greenblat for
allowing us to post his picture and thanks to Mark Dinzebach
for sending it to us.
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
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for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
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for current reading
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River
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JULY 06, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
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for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,466
members as of 07-08-22....
click here and check it out.
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
July 8, 2021 in Riverboat History
The American Jazz riverboat became grounded on Barkley Lake /
Cummberlin River near Canton, Kentucky after it veered outside
the shipping channel.
There were 120 passengers and 54 crew on board.
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From "Now" until "January 2023"
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
TikTok Shows Father/Son Duo Cooking
With Mississippi River Water........
St. Louis resident Doug Weaver and his son
recently headed down to the riverfront to collect a jar full of
water from the Mississippi River so they could follow a recipe
they found on Wayne Shen's TikTok page. Shen's TikTok recipes
are known for their use of quirky directions and ingredients.
Weaver advised his viewers that they had
thoroughly boiled the water prior to adding it to their sweet
and sour chicken recipe. Weaver is no stranger to using water
from dubious sources, as he and his wife had worked in Rwanda
for several years as Peace Corps volunteers.
The National Park Service, however, cautions
the public on using Mississippi River water, as some parts of
the river exceeds water quality standards for mercury, bacteria,
sediment and other contaminants that can make the water
dangerous for fishing, swimming and drinking........
Click here to
read this news story from bnd.com. With
Photos and Videos.
With
Photo
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2022 Blessing of the Fleet Poster Is Out !
The 2022
Blessing of the Fleet poster is out !
Mary Tiemann and RiverBill put a
lot of them out in the North Highway 94 area last night from St.
Charles to Portage des Sioux !
Get your crew together
Make Your Plans
BE THERE !
BE THERE !
Look for them in your area soon
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
Froge's Bar and Grill 8th Anniversary Party
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reposted from
Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook..
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July
7, 2022 - July 21, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Missouri Department Of Conservation
MDC Is Hiring Conservation
Agents........
The Missouri Department of Conservation is
responsible with protecting Mother Nature and currently, the
agency, like many other industries, is facing staff shortages.
MDC spokesman Dan Zarlanga says that they are
currently looking for new conservation agents. He says that
there are a variety of positions available across the state,
including in the St. Louis region.
Conservation agents are tasked with enforcing
the laws surrounding fishing and hunting. They respond tot the
increasing number of bear sightings calls and work to preserve
the wilderness for future generations........
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
Video
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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Mississippi River Near Memphis,
Tennessee
GLDD Dredging Nine Memphis District
Harbors This Year........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis
District recently contracted with Great Lakes Dredge & Dock for
the rental of a 24 inch hydraulic cutterhead dredge, discharge
pipe and attendant plant to dredge nine harbors this year.
Project Delivery Team Manager Vickie Watson
says that dredging these harbors involves removing sediment from
the authorized navigation channel in order to maintain a
specific depth for safe navigation in and out of the harbors.
Crews will be dredging nine harbors this
year, beginning in Memphis, Tennessee. They will then head
upriver to Hickman, Kentucky and will proceed downriver from
there........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Boat Show News
Miami International Boat Show Generates
Close To $1B For Florida........
According to a report generated by Thomas J.
Murray and Associates, the Discover Boating Miami International
Boat Show in February generated an estimated $955.6 million for
the Florida economy.
The MIBS brought in some 100,000 visitors, 41
percent of whom were from out-of-state. Total sales for
exhibitors was close to $642 million. Sales and local taxes
generated were approximately $49.07 million.
Paul Flannery, chief operating officer of the
International Yacht Brokers Association says that each year, the
boating public looks to Miami to see and feel what is new in
boating. He adds that the MIBS not only answers that question,
but contributes to the local and state economy........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com.
With Photo.
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Photo courtesy Celebration Belle
River Destinations
Mississippi River At Moline,
Illinois
Tourists Come From All Over To
Cruise The Celebration Belle........
For those looking for the best way to
explore the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities region,
they should look no further than a cruise aboard the Celebration
Belle riverboat.
According to Susan Yarolem, director of
sales and marketing, tourists come by the busload from all
over the United States. She added that they have coaches
from all over, from Florida, New York, from the East and
West Coasts and the Midwest.
The Celebration Belle is a former
riverboat casino and had to be remodeled to fit the cruise
line's needs. Captain Jeremy Kerr says that passengers are
aboard a theme boat, very reminiscent of something that Mark
Twain would have been aboard........
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for July 07, 2022 - July 21, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
07 JULY 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Boater's
Boats
Click pic to enlarge
Featured
Boat Of The Day
Summer Salts
2003 Chaparral 210
Owner: Matt Thomas
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
click here for information on Catalina Harbor
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SATURDAY, JULY 9...7pm
Jeremiah Johnson
click here
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Kampsville
Ferry Sunrise
click pic to enlarge
The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2020 ....
was sent to us by The Ferry Worker
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Cruise Calendar...Click
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
click here
for current reading
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River
Weather Station
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Polestar Boating Center
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JULY 06, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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Media" Facebook Page
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River
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07 July 2008 in River History
Flood of 2008.....
The flood waters receded off the Great River Road between Alton
and Grafton, Illinois and it was re-opened for vehicle traffic.
The Winfield Ferry, Golden Eagle Ferry, Grafton Ferry and
Brussels Ferry were still closed.
The Mississippi River was still closed to recreational boat
traffic between the Jefferson Barricks Bridge at MM 168.7 UMR
and Lock and Dam 20 at MM 343.2 UMR..
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Mississippi River At Hannibal, Missouri
Hannibal's Lover's Leap To Become A
Feature Movie........
This month, one of Hannibal's popular
sightseeing spots, Lover's Leap overlooking the Mississippi
River will be making it's big-screen debut at the Bluff City
Theater.
The movie, entitled Lovers Leap was
written and directed by LA physician turned filmmaker, Jeffrey
Tipton. He says that the film is best described as Romeo and
Juliet meets Ozark.
The film is not a documentary, but rather a
story inspired by the tragic legend and beauty of Lovers Leap.
The plot will not follow the storyline of the Hannibal legend,
but does include twists and turns to intertwine the local
legend........
Click here to
read this news article from hannibal.net.
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MR340 Race Across Missouri..Update
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Upper Missouri River Basin
Despite Improved Runoff During June,
Missouri River Basin Still In Drought........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports that
despite improved runoff during June, water conservation measures
will continue for the second half of the navigation flow support
season.
June runoff into the Missouri RIver basin
above Sioux City, Iowa was 5.2 million acre-feet, or 94 percent
of average. The revised 2022 runoff forecast is 20.0 MAF, or
78 percent of average. The June runoff into Garrison was 110
percent of average.
John Remus, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers' Missouri River Basin Water Management Division says
that heavy rainfall in mid-June into the Upper Yellowstone River
coincided with increased mountain snowmelt increased inflows
into the Garrison Reservoir........
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read this news report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
website. With Map.
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Mississippi River Journeys
Man Paddling and Pedaling Down The
Mississippi River........
Robin Garwood of St. Paul, Minnesota says
that he has always wanted to paddle the Mississippi River and on
May 30, he took off in his canoe from Lake Itasca. On July 7th,
he passed through the Quad Cities.
Garwood says that he had expected the trip to
be difficult, and it has been difficult. He adds that the trip
involves a lot more work than he believed he was setting himself
up for.
He has run into some challenges while
paddling the Mississippi River, most notably passing through the
locks. At Lock and Dam No.6 near Trempealeau, Wisconsin, he was
basically pushed into the lock chamber by a strong tailwind.
The wind had pushed him past the rope dangling along the wall
and he had to shout to the lock staff for assistance.........
Click here to
read this news story from wqad.com. With
Video.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Suspected Boat Thief Caught Adrift On
The Lake........
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that last weekend, an attempted boat theft was dead in the water
when the alleged thief could not get the boat to start.
On the evening of July 4th, Chad Kautz was
with some friends at Dog Days Bar & Grill near the mouth of the
Glaize Arm, when one of them pointed out a Sea Ray identical to
his leaving the docks. Seeing as Sea Rays are common on the
lake, he didn't give it much thought.
When Kautz and his crew were set to leave,
they found the boat in the slip facing the wrong direction. Two
men approached the group and asked if the boat belonged to Kautz,
who confirmed it was. They then asked Kautz if he was aware the
boat had been stolen.
The MSHP reports that the alleged thief was
Mario Sanchez of Appleton, Wisconsin. He has been charged with
BWI, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance
(less than 10 grams of marijuana) and 2nd degree tampering.
Reportedly, Sanchez tried to steal the boat,
couldn't get the boat to start, and the vessel started drifting
down the cove. A bystander jumped into the water, swam to the
boat to stop Sanchez and secured the vessel back to the
dock.,.......
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read this news report from lakeexpo.com.
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Lake Mead Near Las Vegas, Nevada
Boaters Head To Lake Mead Despite
Low Water Levels........
Boating is alive and well on Lake Mead,
despite reports to the contrary. Lake Mead is the nation's
largest man-made reservoir, even though it is currently at
30 percent capacity due to the ongoing drought.
According to Bruce Nelson, director of
operations at Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Lake Mead Marina,
their business is full. He adds that low water levels have
made the marina operations more valuable because people do
not want to deal with launch ramps.
Both Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Lake Mead
Marina are floating facilities, and as the water levels
fall, they can pull up the anchors and winch the marina out
to it's new location........
Click here to
read this news story from tradeonlytoday.com. With
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
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#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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WEDNESDAY
06 JULY 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Picture of the
Day
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Picture of the Day.....
happened yesterday evening right before sun set.
Heading up the
Dardenne Slough
at dusk
The Boathouse webcam uploads a new picture every 6 minutes..
Hit refresh to update to the latest picture
Go to
www.RiverWebCams.com
for the last 10 pictures from the camera!
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Boater's
Boats
Click pic to enlarge
Featured
Boat Of The Day
Bubble Head
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
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Bing Maps
click here for information on Catalina Harbor
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SATURDAY, JULY 9...7pm
Jeremiah Johnson
click here
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
RIVER LIFE
Woodland Marina
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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The Picture of YesterYears on this day in 2019 ....
was sent to us by Capt'n Lawrence Schulte
Hi Bill,
Thought this picture is worth a thousand words. Captain Bill
Nichols of the Chrissy Shell is taking his turn at cleaning the
mud off the road in front of his boat at Woodland. We have been
using snow shovels as well as pumping water from the river to
try and clear the mud off the road. Sorry to say most of the
harbors equipment was lost in the flood. We are determined to
get things done at our harbor.
Captain Larry of the MintToBe
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
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for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
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for current reading
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JUNE 29, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
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The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
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The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,456
members as of 07-06-22....
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River
History....
06 July 2020 in River History
The following Locks and Dams on the Illinois River closed for
maintenance, thus closing down a lot of travel on the Illinois
River.....
Dresden Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 271.5
Marseilles L/D in the vicinity of Mile 244.6,
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Missouri State Highway Patrol
News Release
EMPHASIS: MSHP Reports Six Traffic
Fatalities, No Boating Fatalities, & One Drowning Over July
Fourth Holiday Counting Period
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the
following 2022 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting
period of 6 p.m., Friday, July 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday,
July 4, 2022:
2022 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers worked 285 traffic crashes, which included 107 injuries
and all six fatalities. Troopers also made 141 DWI arrests and
82 drug arrests over the holiday weekend.
2022 July
Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics
Troopers worked 11 boating crashes, which included five injuries
and zero fatalities. Troopers made 13 BWI arrests and 18 drug
arrests. One person drowned over the holiday weekend.
On July 4, 2022, Uriel P. Ramirez, 25, of Collinsville, IL,
drowned after he jumped off a bluff into the Meramec River in
Meramec State Park downstream of the state park’s boat ramp.
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Emergency Medical Services personnel
pronounced Ramirez dead at the scene. Missouri Park Rangers A.
Carson and E. Ferrel and the Sullivan, MO, Fire Department
assisted.
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Tuesday, July 12-15, 2022
Missouri River
MR340 Race
Across the State of Missouri
Reposted from
Missouri River Relief Facebook..
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Saturday, July 30, 2022
Slip n Slide
Enterprise Island
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Reposted from
Tina Bohrer FacebookFacebook..
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Mark your calendar for the annual slip n slide day. Saturday
July 30th on Enterprise..Great day for kids and adults.
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Boat Lifestyle
Boatsetter Reports Surge In
Rentals........
Last week, boat rental and on-water
experience company, Boatsetter, announced that they have seen
triple-digit increases in pontoon boat rentals year-to-date as
compared to the same time period in 2021. They also reported a
50 percent increase in it's shared rental fleet.
The company reports that there has been a 378
percent year-over-year increase in interest in pontoon rentals,
a 332 percent increase in interest in party boat rentals, a 261
percent increase in interest in fishing charters and a 254
percent increase in interest in yacht charters.
Jackie Baumgarten, CEO of Boatsetter says
that boating and watersports have been out of reach for so many,
whether it is an issue of cost, access or lack of awareness of
all the activities one can do on the water. Baumgarten added
that they believe that life is better on the water........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
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Mississippi River near Dorena,
Missouri
Low Water Prompts Vehicle Size
Restrictions On The Ferry........
Low water along the Mississippi River has
caused the Dorena-Hickman Ferry to temporarily exclude
tractor-trailer rigs and vehicles pulling trailers until
further notice.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says
that low water levels along the Mississippi River has caused
an issue with the angle of the ferry landing ramp in Hickman
Harbor and at the Missouri landing. Reportedly, some
vehicles with trailers have been hanging on the ramp.
As of July 27th, the gauge at Cairo,
Illinois was reported at 18 feet. It is expected to remain
below that level for at least a week or until there is
substantial rainfall upstream........
Click here to read this news article from
waterwaysjournal.net.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Two Women, Teen Injured In PWC
Collision........
On Sunday, a woman from St. Louis, Missouri
was injured in a personal watercraft collision in Lick Branch
Cove on the Lake of the Ozarks..
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that 38 year old Shannon Winkle was operating a 2022 SeaDoo when
the vessel struck a second 2022 SeaDoo operated by 38 year old
Erica Dicresce.
Dicresce sustained moderate injuries and a 13
year old passenger aboard her vessel also sustained minor
injuries. Both were transported to the hospital via
ambulance........
Click here to
read this news article from lakeexpo.com. With
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Fire Destroyed Boat, Trailer, Golf Cart
And Shed........
Monday evening, the Osage Beach Fire
Protection District was called out to a lakefront residence for
a report of a golf cart on fire next to a boat. Firefighters
arrived to find a golf cart and a trailered boat in flames about
35 feet apart. a nearby 10X15 foot shed was also ablaze.
The first arriving crew used a handline to
knock down the flames, while a second crew provided water and
assisted with extinguishment and overhaul. In addition to the
boat, a neighbor's PWC trailer sustained fire damage.
The cause of the blaze is considered to be
undetermined. the Osage Beach Fire Protection District noted
that fireworks are not suspected to be the cause........
Click here to
read this news story from lakeexpo.com. With
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
05 JULY 2022
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
RiverBills
Place
Woodland Marina
RiverBill and Jordon
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
happened yesterday evening right before the
fireworks display !
It's Jordon
proudly
sporting his newly acquired
RiverBills
Sticker
on the back of
his Key West shirt !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Boater's
Boats
Click pic to enlarge
Featured
Boat Of The Day
Dennis Carroll and friends
on his 2004 Envision
out of the Yacht Club of St Louis .
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Summer Time
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day
in 2021....
was sent to us by Aimee Davison
My son Jordan. On
Enterprise.
He loves it!
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
click here
for current reading
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Weather Station
at
Polestar Boating Center
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JUNE 29, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,441
members as of 07-05-22....
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
July 5, 1884 in River History
The Missouri River Commission was established and charged with making
surveys, maintaining the river's channel and depth, stabilizing the
riverbed, preventing erosion of the banks, and clearing up snags.
Source:This day in Missouri
History, writer Ross Malone
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6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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Mississippi River In Illinois
Illinois Has Longest Mississippi River
Border, River Utilized The Least........
As far as Illinois is concerned, the
Mississippi River is considered to be a backwater, despite the
fact that the state has more Mississippi River than another
state.
Most of the state's population is centered
around Lake Michigan and the largest city along the Mississippi
River is Moline, which only has a population of just under
42,000.
Authors that wrote about the Mississippi
River have not given Illinois much attention either. In Life
on the Mississippi, Mark Twain does mention Chester as the
location of a penitentiary, and in 1863, he noted that Cairo has
a heavy rail and river trade and being located at the confluence
of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers would help the town prosper.
That ended up not being the case........
Click here to
read more from chicagomag.com. With
Photos.
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Upcoming Events Saturday, July 16,
2022
Kaskaskia River Near Modoc,
Illinois
Annual Kaskaskia River Rough Fish
Round Up Coming Up........
The annual Kaskaskia River Rough Fish
Round Up is returning to Randolph County on Saturday, July
16, 2022. The event will be held from 8 am to 4 pm at the
Jerry F. Costello (Kaskaskia) Lock and Dam in Modoc,
Illinois.
The tournament is open to anyone that
fishes with a bow, and is hosted by the Lower Kaskaskia
Stakeholders Incorporated, in conjunction with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The tournament will include Boat as well
as Walking/Shore divisions. The Boat division will feature
a Big 10 fish format and the Walking/Shore division will
feature a Big 3 fish format. There sill be side pots for
the total number of fish, big fish and small fish........
Click here
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MUSIC SCHEDULE
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Saturday, July 9, 2022
Froge's Bar and Grill 8th Anniversary Party
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Reposted from
Froge's Bar & Grill Facebook..
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
A Look Back At The Opening, Re-Opening
Of The Eads Bridge........
On July 4, 1874, an estimated 200,000
spectators turned out to the Mississippi Riverfront at St. Louis
to officially "christen the scientific feat of the century", the
Eads Bridge, which spans the Mississippi River between Missouri
and Illinois.
Fast-forward to July 4, 2003, hundreds of
people lined the upper deck of the Eads Bridge for it's
reopening dedication. The span had been closed for more than 11
years for repairs.
Click here to
check out a photo gallery from stltoday.com that covers some of
the history of the Eads Bridge.
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Meramec River Near Sullivan,
Missouri
Man Drowns After Jumping Into The
River........
At around 4 pm Monday evening, 25 year
old Uriel P. Ramirez of Collinsville, Illinois died after
jumping from a rockface into the Meramec River east of
Sullivan, Missouri.
According to a preliminary report from
the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Ramirez was pronounced
dead at 5:30 pm at Meramec State Park, downstream from a
boat ramp there.
The Patrol adds that Ramirez jumped from
a rockface that was about 10 feet high, but didn't resurface
in time. Bystanders were not able to rescue him. They said
he resurfaced a few times, and then they didn't see him
again........
Click here to
read this news report from stltoday.com.
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Photo courtesyTennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Tennessee River Near Chattanooga,
Tennessee
Teen Reels In A Catch Of A
Lifetime........
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
reports that this past week, 15 year old Edwards Tarumianz went
fishing and caught an incredibly rare fish, Guide Richard Simms
said that he had never seen anything like it in all his 30 years
of catfishing.
Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife
Resources Agency posted photos of Tarumianz and his catch,
likely a white and pink piebald catfish. TWRA officials say
that this catch is a neat and rare catch for anglers and
biologists alike.
There are three potential categories
explaining why the fish does not have color:
○ Albino: no pigment in skin and hair,
leaving both white and eyes usually pink.
○ Leucism: reduced pigmentation, identified by overall pale
color or patches of reduced coloring.
○ Piebald: having irregular patches of two colors.
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.
With Photo
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
FastJax
St Charles, Mo
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Emily Jackson of
FastJax
It's
John Erlinger
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Boater's
Boats
Click pic to enlarge
Featured
Boat Of The Day
1990 Formula
Stevie Costello Kahre
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
Boat
above was originally posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
a few weeks ago
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MONDAY CLOSED
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day
in 2021....
was the Catch of the Day
posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
by Adam Riechers
Was lucky enough to catch an
absolute giant yesterday
.
Click here
and check out
the
Catch of the Day
Page
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
Celebrate Father's Day
on Miss Augusta...
click here for more info
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-All Weekend
-Overnight boat docking with electric $50/night
-Weekend RV spots $150. Come as early as Thursday and stay as
late as Tuesday
-Watermelon Mojitos All Weekend
-We have our regular food menu and also Ribeye Guy Food Truck
and Funnel Cakes
-Undercover bike parking available
-Saturday
-Tiki Bar Boat docking on $10 to dock or $25 to reserve a slip.
Call 636-795-2244
-$5 cover charge starting at 4pm. Entrance before 4pm is free.
Fireworks Rescheduled for Sunday night
Check Longshot Marina Facebook Page for latest updates
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
click here
for current reading
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River Island Marina
4th Of July Special
Reposted from
River island marina Facebook....
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JUNE 29, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,436
members as of 07-04-22....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
July 4, 1995 in River History
The Delta Queen, American Queen, & Mississippi Queen arrived in St. Louis
for Fair St. Louis, marking the first time since the 1920s that three
overnight passenger steamboats were tied up in St Louis.
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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Upper Missouri River Basin
Missouri River Water: Officials Say
Use It Or Lose It........
An official is concerned that other states,
including areas impacted by the western megadrought are showing
interest in diverting water from the Missouri River and that
North Dakota is risking the loss of it's water permits if it is
too slow in securing it's claims.
According to Duane DeKrey, the manager of the
Garrison Diversion Conservancy District, who is overseeing the
$1.3 billion Red River Valley Water Supply Project, that risk,
as well as inflation are among the reasons he is calling for
speeding up the project, which would carry water from he
Missouri River to the Red River Valley.
The project is on a 20 to 30 year
construction schedule at this time, with a cost projection of
$1.3 billion in 2022 dollars. DeKrey is calling on legislators
to approve a six year building schedule, which will require a
state investment of $300 to $400 million per two year budget
cycle........
Click here to
read more from inforum.com. With Photo.
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Asian Carp Update
Illinois Chefs Getting Creative
With Copi Cakes........
While Copi is the new name for the fish
formerly known as Asian carp, chefs across Illinois are
currently working with the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources in an effort to make the invasive species a staple
food.
Kevin Irons with the IDNR says that
eradicating the Asian carp is not likely, however,
harvesting them can be a tool for controlling their
populations where they are dominating and preventing their
spread.
Emily Hurd, owner of the Norwegian
restaurant in Rockford, Illinois, says that they are doing a
trial run of Copi cakes to see if the public likes them.
Hurd adds that they won't give up on Copi if the Copi cake
doesn't work out. She adds that they like a
challenge........
Click here to
read this news article from illinoisnewsroom.org.
With Photos
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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Fireworks
Displays
Port of St
Louis and Beyond
Mississippi,
Illinois and Missouri Rivers
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at St. Louis Arch
click here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Illinois River at Peoria, IL
Red, White & Boom
Fireworks
Fireworks
start at 9;30...click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
Fireworks at Dusk..click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Blast..
click here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Missouri River at Frontier Park, St. Charles, Mo
St. Charles Riverfest
Fireworks at 9:20pm..click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
2022 Quincy Freedom Fest
St. Charles Riverfest
Fireworks at Dusk..click
here
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4 July 2022
River Destinations
Forth of July Fireworks (One Night Only)
Downtown St Louis......
Reposted from
5ON YOUR SIDE Facebook..
click here
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Ohio River Journeys
Naval Officer Paddling For
Parkinson's Cure........
There is no cure for Parkinson's disease,
however, a Naval officer is attempting to change that by
kayaking the length of the Ohio River and raising money
along the way.
Taylor Dewy is on the final leg of his 32
day journey, which will end in Cairo, Illinois. He takes on
some sort of adventure every year while on leave from the
Navy. Dewey has paddled and biked his way across the entire
nation.
Dewey says that paddling is a great way
to convene with nature and relax. This trip is about more
than recreation, as Dewey is raising funds for the Michael
J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's research........
Click here to
read this news story from 14news.com. With
Video.
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Missouri River At Boonville, Missouri
Take A Look At Missouri's Bridge To
Nowhere........
There are a wide variety of odd and
interesting attractions to be found all across the state of
Missouri, but perhaps one of the most unique is the bridge to
nowhere partially spanning the Missouri River at Boonville,
Missouri.
The Katy Bridge is formally known as the
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Bridge and was completed in 1932. Over
it's life it served the railroad industry until the
Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad shut down in 1986. By 2004, the
U.S. Coast Guard deemed the span to be a hazard and ordered it
to be demolished.
While Union Pacific officials have determined
that the best way to deal with the span is to dismantle it,
community members have been working to save the span and expand
it so that it can become part of the 240 mile long Katy
Trail........
Click here to
read this news article from onlyinyourstate.com. With
Photos
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Boating Safety
A Few Tips For Safe Refueling........
Most people don't give much thought to
filling up the gas tank, however, refueling as boat forces one
to consider things unseen and take the appropriate preventative
actions.
The key takeaway should be that the liquid
gasoline is not the greatest risk, but the unseen vapors
generated by the fuel being moved, poured or jostled. The best
way to combat these vapors is to use the blower. LakeExpo.com
has put together a short safe fueling checklist to keep you safe
at the gas dock........
Safe Refueling Checklist
1. Secure boat to the dock.
2. Shut off the engine(s).
3. Remove all passengers from the boat.
4. Locate your fire extinguisher and make sure it’s operable and
accessible
5. Put out any open flames (no smoking and make sure the BBQ
grill on the rail are cold).
6. Don’t use electrical switches while fueling. Some people feel
you should shut off the stereo and other electrical devices.
7. Determine and use the proper type of fuel.
8. Be certain you are putting fuel in fuel tank (not the holding
or fresh water or even the rod holder)
9. Always fuel slowly and don’t overfill.
10. If you have a blower, turn it on at least for four minutes
(some people think that’s too long but that’s the recommended
time). Some people like to open the engine compartment to
release any fumes.
11. Do the sniff test and see if you smell fumes.
12. DO NOT start engine(s) until all fumes are gone.
Click here to
read this column from lakeexpo.com. With
Photo.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
4th of July Freedom Celebration
Music
Anthony Russo 6-10 Thursday
Wayback Band 7-11 Friday
Teddy MCcready 2-5 Saturday
Foreplay 7-11 Saturday night
Anthony Russo 1-4 Sunday
Foreplay 7-11 Sunday Night
MONDAY CLOSED
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...02, 03 JULY 2022
Operation Dry Water
July 2 - 4
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Featured Picture of
Day
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was sent to us by Richard Burrus for Capt
Schneider....
Epic sunset
July 2 at Lock and Dam 25
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RiverBills Sticker Sighting
Somewhere in
St. Charles
Near FastJax
Click pic to enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was posted by Emily Jackson
Look.....Lemonade stand right by the store and they even have a
Riverbills Sticker.
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Featured Picture of
Day
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was sent to us by Capt'n Rich Rothweiler
Next gen river rats
Jack and Ada Fodde
Taken yesterday
(7-01-22)
at the top of Dardenne Island
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Boater's
Boats
Sun Pic
Larger view not available
Featured
Boat Of The Day
1995 Challenger with a 502 EFI.
We got her the year we married, 27 years ago:).
She wears the scars of all the fun we’ve had
Diana Connors
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
Boat
above was originally posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
a few weeks ago
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sun Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Picture of
Day
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was sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemann
More work going on at the at Woodland Marina
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Sat Pic
Click pic to enlarge
The Featured Picture of
Day
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was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Sonny Martin
Happy 4th of July weekend
from Two
Branch
Added this one to The Girls of Pool 26 page. Check it
out...
click here
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Boater's
Boats
Sat Pic
Larger view not available
Featured
Boat Of The Day
1984 43' Marine Trader Labelle
have owned since 1995!!!
Carol Forsythe Mohme
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
Boat
above was originally posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
a few weeks ago
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4th of July Freedom Celebration
Music
Anthony Russo 6-10 Thursday
Wayback Band 7-11 Friday
Teddy MCcready 2-5 Saturday
Foreplay 7-11 Saturday night
Anthony Russo 1-4 Sunday
Foreplay 7-11 Sunday Night
MONDAY CLOSED
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
TEAM RAMJET ~
2017
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day
in 2017....
was sent to us by Ramjet who
hailed out of Woodland Marina at the time.
Hi Bill,
Deerslayer Chuck! The man knows his stuff! No longer a prospect.
Team Ramjet strikes again! We let her go. She is pregnant, a
30+ pounder that's at least 25 years old.
Ramjet
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
Celebrate Father's Day
on Miss Augusta...
click here for more info
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-All Weekend
-Overnight boat docking with electric $50/night
-Weekend RV spots $150. Come as early as Thursday and stay as
late as Tuesday
-Watermelon Mojitos All Weekend
-We have our regular food menu and also Ribeye Guy Food Truck
and Funnel Cakes
-Undercover bike parking available
-Saturday
-Tiki Bar Boat docking on $10 to dock or $25 to reserve a slip.
Call 636-795-2244
-$5 cover charge starting at 4pm. Entrance before 4pm is free.
Fireworks postponed until Sunday night
Check Longshot Marina Facebook Page for latest updates
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
click here
for current reading
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Added Sunday
Longshot Marina
Fireworks Postponed
Fireworks have been postponed
until SUNDAY night (July 3)!
Reposted from
Longshot MarinaFacebook....
click here
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Added Sunday
River Island Marina
4th Of July Special
Reposted from
River island marina Facebook....
click here
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Added
Sunday
Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Celebrate our freedom this Independence Day weekend in
Grafton then head back to Grafton on July 7th to CELEBRATE
the ONE year anniversary of Fancy Nancy Boutique on Main,
307 East Main from 3-7pm with light refreshments and
entertainment by Flamenco Guitarist Gabby. Nancy has been in
business in the Grafton area for 17 years! More information
is attached along with the newsletter.
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Added Sunday
Fishing News From Northern
Missouri
Angler Reeled In An 82 Pound
Catfish........
Many people are hitting Missouri's
waterways during the Fourth of July weekend. Fishing is among
the activities people enjoy, and one Missouri angler is talking
about her impressive catch.
Troy, Missouri native Cheyenne
Haynes recently caught an 82 pound catfish from the Missouri
Rive3r. She says that the fish took approximately 20 minutes to
reel in.
Following the catch, Haynes posed
for a few quick photos with her fish and then released it back
into the river........
Click here to read this news story from fox2now.com. With
Photo
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Added Sunday
Alton Main Street
Eat, Shop, Play Alton
click here
to continue reading
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Added Sunday
Illinois Dept of Natural Resources
Inside Illinois DNR
A few posting boaters ay be interested in:
Reposted from
Inside Illinois DNR Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Ohio River Near Washington,
West Virginia
One Dead In Ohio River Boating
Accident........
The authorities report that on
Friday afternoon, the body of one person was recovered from the
Ohio River after a pleasure craft was struck by a barge near
Washington, West Virginia.
According to Captain Taylor Sams
with the Blennerhassell Volunteer Fire Department, a boat was
towing another when a thunderstorm came through. The storm
reduced visibility and caused the river to become choppy.
A commercial barge came into the
area and was unable to see the smaller boat and ended up
striking one. Several people jumped from the boat when the
collision occurred, and all but one were recovered without
injury........
Click here to read this news report from newsandsentinel.com.
With Photo
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here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JUNE 29, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,429
members as of 07-03-22....
click here and check it out.
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
02 July 2020 in River History
Bruno the Bear was spotted near Winfield Dam.
Bruno was a black bear that had journeyed down the Mississippi River
corridor from Wisconsin
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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Mississippi River At Winfield, Missouri
RIAC Provides L&D 25 Update, Talks
Barge/Rail Safety........
Last week, members of the River Industry
Action Committee, tow company captains, Coast Guard and U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers met in St. Louis to hear the latest
updates on Lock and Dam No.25 and to offer industry input on
ways to avoid barge/rail incidents.
The first meeting with Coast Guard officials
and rail representatives stemmed from an incident in November
when a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train collided with a barge
that impinged on a railway track where multiple coal cars
overturned, some went into the Mississippi River, and two diesel
locomotives derailed.
Another topic discussed was the Lock and Dam
No.25 project, which recently received full funding of $723
million from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act under
the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability program.........
Click here to
read more from waterwaysjournal.net.
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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News Release |
U.S. Coast
Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom |
NEW
ORLEANS — The Coast Guard is urging all mariners to be safe on
the water during the Fourth of July weekend.
During the holiday, increased traffic on the water is expected.
Coast Guard stations around the country will be on patrol to
ensure safety and security on the water, but the Coast Guard
reminds boaters that safety starts at the dock.
The Coast Guard wants boaters to remember these tips before
leaving the dock:
•
Always check the local weather
before heading out. Weather can change rapidly, so mariners
planning on getting underway should keep a watchful eye on the
forecast conditions.
•
Make sure a friend or
relative knows your float plan. A float plan states where you
are going and how many people are aboard your vessel. It also
gives a vessel description, details your destination and what
time you expect to arrive there. If you are delayed for some
reason, make sure you let someone know.
•
Obtain a free, no-fault
vessel safety check from your local Coast Guard Auxiliary before
heading out on the water. Safety checks are courtesy
examinations of your vessel designed to verify the presence and
condition of certain safety equipment required by state and
federal regulations.
•
Do not drink and boat.
According to the 2021 recreational boating statistics, alcohol
use was the leading known contributing factor for fatalities
which resulted in a total of 86 deaths, and contributed to 247
accidents and 186 injuries nationwide.
•
Do not use flares as
fireworks. Flares are a recognized sign of distress.
•
Equip your vessel with
working communication equipment. A VHF-FM radio is the best
method of communication while on the water. Although cell phones
are a good backup, they can be unreliable due to gaps in
coverage area and battery life.
•
Don’t allow friends and
family members to bow-ride. Bow-riding refers to the unsafe
practice of passengers remaining on the bow of a recreational
vessel while it is making way.
•
Wear your life jacket! In
2021, where cause of death was known, 81% of fatal boating
accident victims drowned. Of those drowning victims with
reported life jacket usage, 83% were not wearing a life jacket.
In an emergency, there might not be enough time to put one on,
so wearing one at all times may save your life.
For more information follow us on
Facebook and
Twitter.
-USCG
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Saturday, July 2, 2022
Fireworks on the Mississippi
Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Grafton RIverBeat Facebook..
click here
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Fireworks
Displays
Port of St
Louis and Beyond
Mississippi,
Illinois and Missouri Rivers
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Mississippi River at Longshot Marina
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fireworks start at 9:30pm..click
here
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Illinois River at Grafton
Grafton Riverfront by Lighthouse
More Info..
click here
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Liberty Bank
Amphitheater
Alton, IL..9:30pm
Sunday, July 3, 2022
West Alton, Mo
click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at St. Louis Arch
click here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Illinois River at Peoria, IL
Red, White & Boom
Fireworks
Fireworks
start at 9;30...click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
Fireworks at Dusk..click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Blast..
click here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Missouri River at Frontier Park, St. Charles, Mo
St. Charles Riverfest
Fireworks at 9:20pm..click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
2022 Quincy Freedom Fest
St. Charles Riverfest
Fireworks at Dusk..click
here
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, July 2, 2022
Two Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Dice Run...
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Facebook..
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Illinois River Near Peoria,
Illinois
Harbor Boat Raised After
Sinking........
On Saturday, June 25th, Josh Bradshaw and
Erik Watson were out on the Illinois River near downtown
Iowa on their personal watercraft, when they spotted the 50
foot harbor boat Midwest I sinking. They ended up
rescuing two men, identified as Captain Dick Hamm and his
grandson.
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper
Mississippi reports that the Midwest I was assisting
a recreational vessel that had run aground. While moving
southbound on the river, the vessel capsized while turning
to starboard in 25 knot winds and 4 to 5 foot seas.
The vessel sank in 18.3 feet of water and
was laying on it's side with 6 feet of water over it's
highest point when it was raised. The Midwest I was
raised on June 27 using equipment provided by the
owner-operator Captain Hamm........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Boating Lifestyles
Boatsetter Reports Sizable Increase In
Boat Rentals........
Boat rental agency, Boatsetter has reported a
significant increase in experience-driven boat rentals this
summer as more Americans are spending time outdoors with family
and friends.
Boatsetter reported triple digit growth in
the number of trips completed so far this year compared to the
same time period last year. The company also reports a 50
percent increase in the number of boats listed for rent.
Boatsetter has over 50,000 boat listings
available at over 700 locations and over 20,000 makes and models
available, ranging from catamarans and pontoon boats to fishing
boats and yachts. The smallest boat for rent is 8 feet long,
while the largest is 222 feet long........
Click here to
read this news report from boatingindustry.com.
Click here to
visit the Boatsetter website.
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A Bit of River history
Mississippi River History
Cairo, Illinois And The Construction Of
The Eads Bridge........
Cairo, Illinois is located at the
southern-most point of Illinois, at the confluence of the
Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. The town was founded in 1818, it
became the terminus for the Illinois Central Railroad in 1855,
and in September 1861, the Union Army established the naval
station for the Mississippi River Squadron.
James Buchanan Eads was born in Lawrenceburg,
Indiana in 1820, and he relocated to St. Louis in 1833. In 1842
Eads became a partner in a salvage business working in the
Mississippi River from Iowa to New Orleans. He developed a
"diving bell" that allowed him to work on the river bottom.
Eads would continue his salvage work for the
Union Army, recovering sunken war vessels and material during
the Civil War. During this time, he learned how the river could
scour rocks and determined that the riverbed was made up of
layers of mud and sand on top of blue shale and the bedrock.
Following the Civil War, St. Louis wanted a
railroad bridge across the Mississippi River in order to connect
to the increasing rail traffic. Ead's experience at Cairo would
become crucial to his proposal being adopted, resulting in the
Eads Bridge, which still stands today........
Click here to
read this news article from semissourian.com.
With Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
4th of July Freedom Celebration
Music
Anthony Russo 6-10 Thursday
Wayback Band 7-11 Friday
Teddy MCcready 2-5 Saturday
Foreplay 7-11 Saturday night
Anthony Russo 1-4 Sunday
Foreplay 7-11 Sunday Night
MONDAY CLOSED
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
July Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
01 JULY 2022
Operation Dry Water
July 2 - 4
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Feb 28, 2021
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Some Special Place Near
Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click pic to enlarge
The Featured Picture of
Day
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was sent to us by Margo Vossenkemper
Lilly's in
the morning sun with the corn field
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Boater's
Boats
Larger view not available
Featured
Boat Of The Day
1980 Nordic Viking 26'
Owner: Neil Selby
Check out the BOATER'S BOATS page....
Click here
Boat
above was originally posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
a few weeks ago
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4th of July Freedom Celebration
Music
Anthony Russo 6-10 Thursday
Wayback Band 7-11 Friday
Teddy MCcready 2-5 Saturday
Foreplay 7-11 Saturday night
Anthony Russo 1-4 Sunday
Foreplay 7-11 Sunday Night
MONDAY CLOSED
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's
Picture on this Day
Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
click pic to enlarge
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YesterYears Picture on this Day in
2018....
It's the Spirit
of Peoria Riverboat
headed upriver from Alton, IL
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Cruise Calendar...Click
here
Celebrate Father's Day
on Miss Augusta...
click here for more info
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-All Weekend
-Overnight boat docking with electric $50/night
-Weekend RV spots $150. Come as early as Thursday and stay as
late as Tuesday
-Watermelon Mojitos All Weekend
-We have our regular food menu and also Ribeye Guy Food Truck
and Funnel Cakes
-Undercover bike parking available
-Saturday
-Tiki Bar Boat docking on $10 to dock or $25 to reserve a slip.
Call 636-795-2244
-$5 cover charge starting at 4pm. Entrance before 4pm is free.
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water
Levels Alton to Quincy......
click here
for current readings
Water Temperature at Winfield Dam....
click here
for current reading
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Website..click
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED JUNE 29, 2022
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE 332.0 - MILE 331.3 - DREDGE OPERATION
Continuing until further notice, the M/V CLINTON or the
M/V DAVENPORT is conducting dredging operations/strike
removal between approximate Miles 332.0 and 331.3, Hogback
Island. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30
p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V CLINTON or the M/V DAVENPORT
will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 14, 16 or 82 and requests
30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to
transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize
their wake and proceed with caution after passing
arrangements have been made
MILE 282.0 -
SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
A
submerged obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of
Mile 282.0, possibly protruding from the Louisiana Railroad
Bridge protection cell, LDB, Illinois side landing. Mariners
are urged to exercise caution in the area.
ILLINOIS RIVER
ILLINOIS
WATERWAY - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The following area is in the
low water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:
Grafton (Mile 9.9 – Mile 0.0).
Deep draft tows are advised to depart the area. Vessels
shall transit this area at their slowest safe speed near
fleeting areas to minimize impact due to the narrow channel
width. Tow operators are advised to place the heaviest
barges in the middle of the tow and identify fleeting areas
in the event of a river closure. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution and contact U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16,
telephone at (314) 269-2332, or email at
mailto:sumrwaterways@uscg.mil, to report shoaling, hazardous
conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Page
Page
contains river news, RiverBills Pictures of the Day,
Upcoming River Events, info from RiverBills.com advertisers,
etc.....
Click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Page
It's a
group for all the boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT
OF ST. LOUIS AND BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to
anyone that wants to join in. A place to post your boating
pictures, shout outs, questions, comments, etc. Stay
in touch with other boaters all year long. Invite your
Boating Friends.
We have 11,405
members as of 07-01-22....
click here and check it out.
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Website..click
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here
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River Gear For
Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox in a
few short days
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River
History....
July 1927 in River History
Construction began on the old Clark Bridge in July 1927.
The bridge crossed the Mississippi River at Alton, IL and was down river
from the old Alton Lock and Dam...
The bridge was demolished in the summer / fall of 1994.
The old Clark Bridge had the infamous turn on the Illinois side. Click here
for pic from the Alton Web
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $60.00
From "Now" until "January 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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July 2 - 4, 2022
Operation Dry Water
NATIONAL BOATING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE
AWARENESS AND ENFORCEMENT CAMPAIGN
Operation Dry Water (ODW) is a year-round
boating under the influence awareness and enforcement
campaign. The 2022 national Operation Dry Water heightened
awareness and enforcement three-day weekend will take place
July 2 – 4, 2022
For more
information..
click here
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We offer
full fiberglass repair, high performance upgrades, transom &
stringer rebuilds, service on older products, new & used
parts department, an accessories department, as well as many
other services to suit everyone's boating needs.
We continue to display our Yamaha
Sport Boats + Crest, Mercury + Yamaha Outboards and Heritage
& Haul Rite trailers
St. Charles Boat &
Motor
website St. Charles Boat &
Motor
Facebook
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Fireworks
Displays
Port of St
Louis and Beyond
Mississippi,
Illinois and Missouri Rivers
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Mississippi River at Longshot Marina
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Fireworks start at 9:30pm..click
here
Saturday, July 2, 2022
Illinois River at Grafton
Grafton Riverfront by Lighthouse
More Info..
click here
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Liberty Bank
Amphitheater
Alton, IL..9:30pm
Sunday, July 3, 2022
West Alton, Mo
click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at St. Louis Arch
click here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Illinois River at Peoria, IL
Red, White & Boom
Fireworks
Fireworks
start at 9;30...click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at Hannibal, Mo
Fireworks at Dusk..click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
4th of July Blast..
click here
Monday, July 4, 2022
Missouri River at Frontier Park, St. Charles, Mo
St. Charles Riverfest
Fireworks at 9:20pm..click
here
Monday, July 4, 2022
2022 Quincy Freedom Fest
St. Charles Riverfest
Fireworks at Dusk..click
here
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Sunday, July 3, 2022
521 Social Club
Making Funnel Cakes
Reposted from
River Road Watersports ..
click here
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Upcoming Events.... Saturday, July 2, 2022
Two Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at Louisiana, Mo
Dice Run...
Reposted from
Two Rivers Marina Facebook..
click here
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A Bit of Mississippi River Racing
History
The Robert E. Lee Beat The Natchez
In An 1870 Race........
On July 4, 1870, the steamboat Robert
E. Lee steamed into the St. Louis, Missouri riverfront
at 11:25 am, winning a race with the steamboat Natchez from
New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Lee completed the journey in
three days, 18 hours and 20 or so minutes. This remained
the standard for the gaudy, dangerous and short era of the
Mississippi River steamboats.
The race began just after 5 pm on June
30th. The Lee was 14 minutes ahead of the Natchez upon
arriving at Natchez, Mississippi. The lead extended to 59
minutes by the time the Lee reached Memphis,
Tennessee.........
Click here to
read this story from stltoday.com. With
Photo.
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The Great Illinois River Raft Race
Illinois River at Grafton, IL
Reposted from
Great Illinois River Raft Race Facebook..
click here
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Looking Down River
Ohio River At Cave-In-Rock, Illinois
Contract Approved For Cave-In-Rock
Ferry........
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently
announced that the Cave-in-Rock Ferry will continue operating
with a new two-year contract. The KYTC says that the contract
will keep the ferry running on a regular schedule from 6 am to
10 pm daily.
The Cave-in-Rock Ferry links KY Highway 91 in
Crittenden County, Kentucky and Illinois Route 1 in Hardin
County, Illinois. The ferry carries some 500 vehicles across
the Ohio River each day.
The contract provides $3,324,000 for the
ferry through June 30, 2024. The ferry is jointly funded by the
Illinois Department of Transportation and the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet via the Ohio River Ferry Authority
operated by the Crittenden County Fiscal Court,,,,,,,,
Click here to
read this news article from kfvs12.com. With
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
For Sale
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And good times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
The
finest Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Check out our Specials menu pinned
at the top of our Facebook page..click
here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1, 2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
4th of July Freedom Celebration
Music
Anthony Russo 6-10 Thursday
Wayback Band 7-11 Friday
Teddy MCcready 2-5 Saturday
Foreplay 7-11 Saturday night
Anthony Russo 1-4 Sunday
Foreplay 7-11 Sunday Night
MONDAY CLOSED
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages,
great entertainment and amazing scenery with an
outstanding view of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Cedar Hill Resort
Mississippi River
1 mile below Winfield Dam
Closed and For Sale
Contact Jay at 618 772 5766
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery Store catering to the Boating
Community & local farming families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
Sat.. July 9, 2022
8 Year Anniversary
Party 11-1AM
click here for more information
$1.50 can beer during
all televised Cardinal games
Happy Hour Tuesday -
Friday 3 - 7 $2/domestic bottles
KITCHEN HOURS Tue -Th 11AM-8PM Sunday 12-8pm
KITCHEN HOURS Fri & Sat 11AM-10PM
Tuesday Deep Fried $1 Tacos Lunch Special
Wednesday Chef's Choice Lunch Special
Thursday Country Fried Steak Lunch Special
Friday Fish Lunch/Dinner Special
Saturday 1' Smoked Pork Steaks 2-gone
Saturday Domestic Bucket Specials
Sunday Fried Chicken dinners 12-gone
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for June 30, 2022 - July 14, 2022..click here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
June Events, News and Things To Do...
click here
Click here
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"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry
The Grafton Ferry is open for the season
Hours are Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 8am-10pm and Sunday 8am
to 8pm.
Will not be open on Thursday this year, just not enough
traffic.
The ferry carries passengers from St. Charles, Mo., to
Grafton. The Illinois side of the landing is located near
the Grafton Lighthouse and public boat ramp off Market
Street. The landing on the Missouri side is at Grafton Ferry
Road, which is just off of Highway 94.
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 9-5, 7
days a week A 5 Anchor
Marina with all the amenities you could ask for. (Laundry, Pool,
Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and plenty of fun all
within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
Being rebuilt in same location
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Saturday & Sunday Open 11am
Band Schedule for 2022..
click here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
Relax on the water this weekend aboard
the beautiful Miss Augusta! We have Lunch, Brunch, Dinner and
Sightseeing cruises throughout the weekend for your enjoyment!
Our June schedule is now up at
www.MissAugustaBoat.com, so be sure to check out our
upcoming cruises, including our Father's Day cruises to
celebrate your favorite dad!
Remember - the best events are on the water!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com!
Cruise Calendar
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Polestar Boating Center
Mississippi River
Dardenne Slough 221.5
Gas Dock Is Open
Gas Happy Hour...Saturday 10-1pm
Save 25ȼ/ Gallon
Full Service Marina on the Mississippi River UMR MM 221.5 RDB in
the west back channel of the Dardenne Slough
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
Patio Opens 5pm on Friday
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10, Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
Check out
Fatboys Restaurant Facebook page....
click here
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Opening Day for the Grafton Ferry is April
22, 2022
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Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina Deli.................................. |
Opening May27 Full Time |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor.................. |
Open |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck..................... |
Open |
Cedar Hill
Resort................................ |
Closed & For Sale |
Duck Club Yacht Club........................ |
Open
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Froges Bar & Grill.............................. |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop...... |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar............................. |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant.......................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon................................ |
Closed |
Longshot Tiki Bar............................ |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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