In the spring of 1990, my good friend Willy Grady and myself began
to plan an overnight canoe trip on the Ohio River. At the time, we
both worked at GE Aircraft Engines in Cincinnati, Ohio. We had been
inspired by a co-worker named Duane Tanis who is now retired. Duane
had told us his story of canoeing from Cincinnati, Ohio to
Louisville, Kentucky in a week, camping along the way. They had
discovered a dead body along the way, as well as, enjoyed the beauty
of the Ohio River valley. Willy and I decided to give it a try, but
certainly we would only be out one night and span 28.4 miles in two
days. We had so much fun, we have made it an annual event. Our
yearly trips quickly turned into expeditions as others such as my
brother Dave, my brother-in-law Rodney and my cousin John have joined
in. Here is a list of our trips. All Ohio River mile markers indicate
the number of river miles from the origin (Pittsburgh, PA).
Check out a few pictures.
76K-Picture of Willy, Rodney & Dave resting
61K-Picture of Roger, Rodney & Dave resting
25K-Picture of Willy & Roger preparing canoe
66K-Picture of Rodney scouting for danger
TRIP HISTORY
Summer of 1990 - 28.4 miles
Constance, KY mile marker 477.6 August 17 - Friday
Rising Sun, IN mile marker 506.0 August 18 - Saturday
1 canoe, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Summer of 1991 - 29.1 miles
near Petersburg, KY mile marker 498.9 August 10 - Saturday
Warsaw, KY mile marker 528.0 August 11 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and John Terry
Summer of 1992 - 29.3 miles
Warsaw, KY mile marker 528.0 July 18 - Saturday
Milton, KY mile marker 557.3 July 19 - Sunday
3 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and John Terry
Rodney Dozier and Ed Bruning
** This year required us to LOCK through at MARKLAND LOCK & DAM
Summer of 1993 - 29.6 miles
Big Locust Creek, KY mile marker 432.8 July 31 - Saturday
California, OH mile marker 462.4 August 1 - Sunday
3 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and John Terry
Rodney Dozier and Chuck Fleming
** This year required us to LOCK through at MELDAHL LOCK & DAM
Summer of 1994 - No trip was taken
Summer of 1995 - 31.0 miles
Shawnee Lookout Park 3.6 miles up the Great Miami River June 17 - Saturday
(traveled to the Ohio River at mile marker 491.0)
Patriot, IN mile marker 518.4 June 18 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and Rodney Dozier
Summer of 1996 - 23.2 miles
Milton, KY mile marker 557.3 July 27 - Saturday
Westport, KY mile marker 580.5 July 28 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and Rodney Dozier
Summer of 1997 - 27.2 miles
Ripley, OH (Eagle Creek Marina) mile marker 415.6 August 2 - Saturday
Moscow, OH (Public Boat Landing) mile marker 442.8 August 3 - Sunday
4 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and Rodney Dozier
John Terry and Steve Crowell
Eric McConaha and Larry Sempsrott
** This year required us to LOCK through at MELDAHL LOCK & DAM
Summer of 1998 - 27.6 miles
Brush Creek (Camp ground) mile marker 388.0 August 1 - Saturday
Eagle Creek Marina mile marker 415.6 August 2 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and Rodney Dozier
Summer of 1999 - No trip was taken
Summer of 2000 - 27.2 miles
Ripley, OH (Eagle Creek Marina) mile marker 415.6 July 22 - Saturday
Moscow, OH (Public Boat Landing) mile marker 442.8 July 23 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and Joshua Daniels
** This year required us to LOCK through at MELDAHL LOCK & DAM
Summer of 2001 - 24.9 miles
Shawnee State Park at mile marker 363.1 August 18 - Saturday
Brush Creek (Campground) mile marker 388.0 August 19 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and John Terry
Summer of 2002 - No trip was taken
Summer of 2003 - No trip was taken
Summer of 2004 - 24.2 miles
Holiday Point Marina (Ginat Run) mile marker 338.9 July 24 - Saturday
Shawnee State Park at mile marker 363.1 July 25 - Sunday
2 canoes, Willy Grady and Roger Daniels
Dave Daniels and Bob Murphy
** This year required us to LOCK through at GREENUP LOCK & DAM
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