TWELVE IS CHOUTEAU ISLAND

In order to get to the Chain of Rocks bridge from Illinois you have to cross Chouteau Island. We did walking and bird watching on the Island. I am reasonably certain we saw a high flying eagle even thought it is late in the season for Eagles. The Island appears to be a great eagle watching place come next winter.

In fact to get to the Island you have to obviously cross a bridge.The bridge is interesting because it is only one lane wide. If the light is red you have to wait till the on coming traffic clears.


Photo one shows Nancy looking toward the southern part of Chouteau Island.

Photo two shows Chouteau Island on your left, Mosentine Island in the center of photo. I remember in the fifties high school teenagers went to Mosentine for a day of swimming and picnicking. I believe there was a boat that would take us from Venice IL to Mosentine and then return to pick us up.




Southern view of Chouteau



Another view of Mosentine [There is a third Island on the Right}

Final photo is Nancy and a northern view of Chouteau Island.

The bridge was spectacular and Chouteau Island is worth the trip and a return visit.

First hint for number ten It is in the city of St Louis and four maybe five miles from the Mississippi river.