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Rockwood to Muddy River; Distance = 33 Miles; People Met = 5 We followed close to the mighty Mississippi along the Levee Road for most of the way. The weather has been perfect at the right time. We’ve seen a … Continue reading
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Fort Kaskaskia SP to Rockwood; Distance = 14 Miles; People Met = 1 We actually “met” more than one person today, but the others met us only to tell us not to take pictures. We walked by Menard Penitentiary and … Continue reading
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Modoc Rock Shelter to Menard Home Site; Distance = 13 Miles; People Met = 12 We continued on along the Bluff Road, as the name implies remaining closer to the bluffs than the Mississippi River. Early on we were greeted … Continue reading
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I255 to Valmeyer; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 4 What better way to spend the calendar year’s end than with someone who has already done the American Discovery Trail? We drove to the home of Debbie and Pat … Continue reading
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Gateway Arch to I255, Illinois; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 10+ We crossed Eads Bridge into Illinois and East St. Louis, making a stark transition that was similar to crossing the East Bay from San Francisco to Oakland. … Continue reading
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Greens Bottom Road to Gateway Arch; Distance = 34 Miles; People Met = 16+ This stretch brought a combination of nostalgia and excitement. After the night’s snowstorm we started our trek on a white-laden Katy Trail, though bright sun greeted … Continue reading
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Matson to Greens Bottom Road; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 9+ Photos now added (12/30/11) With Christmas Eve and Day over, the skies decided to turn gray again. Several folks were using the Katy Trail regardless, no doubt … Continue reading
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Treloar to Matson; Distance = 22.3 Miles; People Met = 16+ Photos at the end. The sun finally came out in full glory for this special time of year. We also had the privilege of walking with not one, but … Continue reading
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McKittrick to Treloar; Distance = 16 Miles; People Met = 2 Today brought two notable changes. There were Adopt a Trail sections, with markedly less trash than in some other areas along the Katy Trail. The KT was never as … Continue reading
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Tebbetts to McKittrick; Distance = 30.4; People Met = 14+ This section was an important psychological milestone; the days get longer from here on out. We had another two gray days to emphasize the winter solstice. I’ve never had a … Continue reading
