Heading into the sun, the Indiana Harbor upbound at the mouth of the 40-mile long St. Clair River.
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3136


The St. Clair Flats, low-lying marshland that is a haven for wildlife
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3143


The St. Clair River is a lined with beautiful homes.
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3152


This beautiful church in one of the many maritime communities along the American side of the river
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3167


Small ferries cross the river from the States to Canada
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3168


Homeland Security has made a higher profile presence on the river in recent years.
Security cameras monitor vessel traffic along the length of the St. Clair River
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3172


The big freighters share the river with small craft such as this sailboat
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3231


The St. Clair River is heavily industrialized, on both sides of the river.
Detroit Edison operates this coal-fired power plant at St. Clair.
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3183


Transmission lines are part of the landscape as they carry electricity
inland from the power plants into Canada and Michigan.
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3240


The skeletal frames an electrical transmission tower used to support
high voltage lines across the St. Clair River.
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3242


As the Indiana Harbor nears Port Huron they pick up an escort of small craft
heading north to the start of the Port Huron - Mackinac sailboat race.
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3299


Canadian Coast Guard vessel Griffon downbound on the St. Clair River
St. Clair River, July 14, 2012, Image 12-3316