David and I put in on the Meramec about six miles upstream from it's confluence with the Mississippi.
Intrepid explorers prepare to embark.
The undertoad gets underway.
They really should rename the Meramec to "Heron Creek" because they're everywhere.
Rusty barges at Meramec/Mississippi confluence.
Carson gazebo atop the Kimmswick Limestone.
Approaching Carsonhurst gazebo from upstream.
Carsonhurst gazebo from downstream.