The HUCK FINN--Adventures of a canal boat on North America's waterways

Photos, captain's notes, and crew's tales from the 26' canal boat HUCK FINN. Itinerary: roundtrip St. Pete. FL/St. Paul MN.

Thursday, November 02, 2006

. This scene is at the southern end of the Wabasha bridge, in one of the many alcoves set aside for relaxing and viewing the river and the city. I was taken by the lines of the benches, the railings and the closeup trash canister housing. Next (above) is a view to the west of the High Bridge, another artery connecting North and South St. Paul. There is not much commercial traffic north of the high bridge, as the river becomes too shallow and narrow for safe navigation by tugs and tows.

Finally, another sunset shot at the South end of the bridge, not far from the city dock where HUCK was tied. I spent lots of time, mornings and evenings, walking this area and enjoying the play of light on the great variety of park structures near the bridges and the waterfront.