![]() ![]() The Markland Dam, built by the Army Corps of Engineers, is made of concrete and steel and is 1395 feet long, connecting Gallatin County, KY with Switzerland County, IN. There are 21 dams and locks along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh, PA to Olmstead, IL. As mentioned in a previous post, we had watched the barges go by from our campsite but seeing the size of them up close and personal was unbelievable! What a great view! It was a bright sunny day but there was a strong wind so it was a bit chilly (they did have an enclosed room so occasionally we would go in there to warm up). Although you couldn’t get close to the locks at ground level due to the security fences, there was an observation tower so we climbed the six or so stair flights so we could see what was happening. We arrived at the locks which are located on the Kentucky side of the river around 12:30 p.m. Whew, that was close! Thank goodness Rob saw them and had good reflexes! Four of the five deer made it across the road while the fifth one panicked, turned around and ran in the opposite direction next to the road. ![]() This time there was a van coming in the opposite direction which stopped just as we did. As he stopped, they panicked and headed back to the grassy area and proceeded to run parallel to us.Īfter going several hundred feet, suddenly once again they started to run into the road. I was looking at the map or doing something so I wasn’t looking at the road but suddenly Rob slammed on the brakes – there were 5 deer leaping from the grass on the opposite side into the road. The drive along SR156 was quite scenic – lots of farms, very small towns, views of the river, woods and deer.Īs we drove along, I had noticed several dead deer on the side of the road (not a good sign) and several deer crossing signs. Watching the big huge barges go through the Markland Locks was so cool! We’ve been to other locks and have watched pleasure boats and huge tankers but nothing like this!Īfter exploring downtown Rising Sun in the morning (4/24), we drove in the van about 25 miles west to the locks. ![]()
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